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Yohance Whitaker ’16 and Claire Etheridge ’16 faced off in the 2015 Student Assembly presidential debate Monday night. All 6,271 undergraduates are eligible to vote in Thursday’s elections, but just over 50 attended the debate hosted by the Election Commission in a primarily empty Commonwealth Auditorium. The Elections Commission, headed by Ryan Brophy ’15, moderated the debate with prepared questions before opening the floor to prospective student voters. “We have chosen questions that illustrate a wide variety of topics and we ask the candidates to focus on comparisons and specifics in their answers,” Brophy said in his opening statement. Both candidates focused on their leadership experience — while Whitaker spoke heavily about his role as an SA senator, Etheridge emphasized her work on hall councils throughout her three years and the unique perspective she could offer as an outsider. “I’ve been in the senate for three years,” Whitaker said. “I am the chair of the finance committee. Throughout my career, I’ve sponsored 35 bills, and a third of those bills have been passed this year.” “I have not been in SA, but I have taken on many leadership roles,” Etheridge said. “I have been president of my hall council for the past two years … and in that role, I have had to be an advocate for the residents I serve. In those roles, I have had to communicate what they want … I’m an implementer. If I say I’ll do something, then it gets done.” When asked what they would most like to change about the College, both candidates emphasized the current problems within the
Counseling Center. “I would make our Counseling Center better,” Etheridge said. “I know there has been an SA push to de-stigmatize the Counseling Center, and I think that’s great, but that doesn’t help a Counseling Center that is understaffed, overworked, where a lot of students have mediocre or bad experiences. If I were SA President, I would make sure there are enough spots so that people would get to speak to a counselor — not just a grad student; that people wouldn’t be pushed into group therapy if they didn’t want it; or be asked to meet every two weeks when they needed it once a week.” Whitaker echoed Etheridge’s sentiments regarding the Counseling Center in his response in addition to noting his sponsorship of the STI Bill, which subsidized STI testing at the Student Health Center. The Election Commission then asked the two candidates to make the distinction between their two platforms and highlight the differences. “If you will indulge me, my father is a Baptist pastor — so we come from an experience where we have ‘making it plain,’” Whitaker said to laughter and applause. “So if I could make in plain … if you were driving a car, you would want to make sure you had someone in the car who had experience to drive it, who had experience navigating Student Assembly and really understood how to navigate the twists and the turns of the roads — I would say that’s one of the key differences between Claire and I. Between Catie and I, we have the experience to steer Student Assembly.” Etheridge responded, highlighting the lack of specifics in Whitaker’s campaign. “A big difference is that we have so many more specifics in our platform,” Etheridge said. “We don’t just say that we want to ‘promote’ things. We have specific plans for what we want to do. For example,
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one of Yohance’s tenets is the “One Tribe, One Click” to make the SA website more streamlined. The problem is, making the SA website more streamlined doesn’t help if it doesn’t have more information on it, if it doesn’t have the SA agendas that we all want to say, if it doesn’t have more resources for students. If SA is so closed that you have to be in SA to navigate it, then that should change.” Etheridge continued to emphasize her commitment to online transparency. “An SA agenda was last published on Jan. 25. SA is too isolated — people don’t know what SA does for them, or what they can do for them,” Etheridge said. She added that the SA must expand its work with diversity and multicultural organizations. “I would say that my lack of SA experience would be a shortcoming, but in learning how to be SA President, everything would have to be explained to me and I would be able to say, ‘Why? Why are we doing things this way?’ I would be able to approach SA with fresh eyes and be able to say, ‘This isn’t working anymore’ and I would really be able to improve SA efficiency in that way,” Etheridge said. Whitaker responded, emphasizing his balance with his running mate, Catie Pinkerton ’16. “I wouldn’t describe it as a weakness, but I have been in SA for the majority of my collegiate career, and sometimes when you’re in a swimming pool and you’re a fish, you don’t necessarily understand that there is more water around you,” Whitaker said. “That’s why I picked Catie to be my vice president — we have a pair of wise eyes and a pair of See DEBATE page 3
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The William and Mary Campus Police Department, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is investigating the credibility of bomb threats sent over the past 24 hours by an unknown sender to four College of William and Mary email addresses. Emergency Management Team chair Sam Jones notified students, faculty and staff in an email sent at 4:57 p.m. Monday. According to Jones, the threatening emails from the unknown sender were not sent to any individual, but to email accounts belonging to offices of the College. The emails did not give any indication that the threat was immediate, he said. “[The emails] used the word ‘future’ … and they used the word ‘bomb.’ Those were the two things that would certainly get anybody’s attention,” Jones said. Although he declined to say whether there were any leads in the investigation, Jones said that police efforts were focused on identifying the sender of the emails. He encouraged students to be observant and cautious and to notify the campus police if they see anything suspicious. College spokesman Brian Whitson said that the threats were made in four identical emails sent to generic email addresses. “We don’t believe there is an immediate threat to campus but the W&M Police Department is working closely with the FBI to investigate,” he said in an email. According to Jones, the Emergency Management Team is prepared for any situation. “We run tests, we do training, you know, should something come up the campus is ready for it,” he said. Heather McPherson, host of the William and Mary Campus Radio program Periwinkle Waves, urged listeners to remain calm about the email Monday. “I think we’ll all be okay here in Williamsburg,” McPherson said. The last time the College reported receiving a bomb threat was Aug. 28, 2007. The threat was received in an email sent to staff members.
Colleagues, friends and former students of Dr. George W. Grayson J.D. ’76 gathered for a remembrance service at the Mason School of Business March 20. Grayson was a professor emeritus of government at the College of William and Mary for 44 years, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and a leading scholar on Mexican politics. He died suddenly March 4. During the remembrance service, hosted by professor John McGlennon and the College’s government department, several of those close to Grayson shared stories reflecting on the many different roles Grayson played during his lifetime. McGlennon began the service by recounting Grayson’s life as a scholar. Grayson received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and earned a law degree the William and Mary Law School. “He was restlessly curious and creatively opportunistic,” McGlennon said. Grayson was hired by the College in 1968 and quickly climbed the professional ranks. He was selected as the class of 1938’s Professor of Government in 1988. Grayson retired from the College in 2012. In his lifetime, Grayson wrote more than
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25 books and monographs and appeared as a guest on NPR and CNN. Grayson was a widely respected expert on Mexico. He made more than 200 research trips to Latin America in his lifetime. McGlennon shared comments from students about Grayson compiled from the government department’s Facebook page. A common theme in the memories shared was Grayson’s ability to inspire his students through his love of politics. Many students and speakers referred to the iconic felt-tip markers he used to mark up student papers. “Here was a man that cared so deeply. He often would come to visit me to talk about his experiences with students and invariably talked about how important it was to maintain the standards that would distinguish William and Mary students from those at other universities,” McGlennon said. Alan Diamonstein, who served alongside Grayson in the Virginia General Assembly, reflected on Grayson’s role in the state legislature. Diamonstein described Grayson as an advocate for the environment, mental health and consumer protection. “He constantly worked for those that needed help. He had a strong sense of social justice,” Diamonstein said. “He understood the difference between just doing what’s right for today and doing what’s popular for tomorrow.” Diamonstein also discussed Grayson’s
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dedication for the College and his push within the legislature to support intellectual capital through funding universities. “He believed the single most important competitive advantage of any state was the intellectual capital that college education and research grant. He knew and he believed that education was a constructive instrument for whatever social changes were going to come in our society,” Diamonstein said. “He knew that having a degree from a big college was a passport to a good life … He believed if you really wanted a good life that degree had to be from William and Mary.” College President Taylor Reveley also spoke at the service. Reveley stated Grayson’s death was a great loss for the College and remarked on Grayson fulfilling double-duty; teaching and serving in the Virginia House of Delegates at the same time. Grayson’s daughter, Gisele, spoke on behalf of the Grayson family. She recounted stories of her father, explaining how he taught them to listen to what every person has to say. Grayson is also survived by his wife Bryan Grayson and his son Keller. “George was a dad and he was involved in my and my brother’s life before being an involved dad was cool,” his daugther said. “We learned a lot from him in terms of the way he had us explore the world. He always made us curious about the world and we had this amazing example of watching how he treated people throughout his whole life.”
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Meet the Candidates Class of 2016 Senators
Name: Daniel Ackerman (Incumbent) Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Mich. No. of missed meetings in 2015: 0 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? If re-elected to the Student Assembly Senate, I will continue to represent the interests of W&M students by increasing Ackerman outreach to the campus community, improving mental health policies, expanding transparency, governing with fiscal responsibility and communicating student concerns to the administration. What have you done to deserve this position again? In my three terms, I have authored/sponsored over 40 bills, never missed a Senate meeting (except for one religious service in 2013), and constantly work with student organizations to plan and fund programs and events. Name: Jakob Stalnaker Hometown: Warrenton, Va. What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? If elected, I will work to accomplish three main goals: public availability of Student Assembly expenditures, increased funding for mental health resources, and greater SA funding for sustainability projects.
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Name: Seth Opoku-Yeboah (Incumbent) Hometown: Alexandria, Va. No. of missed meetings in 2015: 1 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? If elected, it will be my third term and leave me as one of the more senior members in Senate. I will serve as a mentor to younger Opoku-Yeboah members so that they will be familiar with the institutional knowhows in future sessions after I graduate. What have you done to deserve this position again? During my two terms on SA, I’ve collaborated on projects such as providing shuttles to off-campus sport stadiums and collaborating on policy recommendations to reflect student interest.
Name: Adam Nowicki Hometown: Colts Neck, N.J. What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? I am passionate about a number of issues here on-campus, but if I were to choose those nearest to my heart — Student Life, mental health and disabilities would top the Nowicki list. William and Mary has been a special experience for us all and as Senator, I will proudly represent our class and carry on these traditions for classes to come. Name: Quetzabel Benavides (Undergraduate Council member) Hometown: Dallas, T.X. What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? I will focus on providing a comprehensive support system for student organizations, increase career and post-graduation Benavides preparation opportunities, and creating an inclusive environment for all students to flourish at The College. My aim is to speak with members of SA and students to create a collective plan to move forward together. What have you done to deserve this position again? Along with Mark, I am currently engaged in collecting information from students of places we need to increase our safety measures. Name: Ivanessa Staykova Hometown: Roanoke, Va. What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? As Senator, I would like to improve the transparency between the Senate and student body so we can better represent the voice of the students. I want to promote a Staykova safe and healthy community environment, with an emphasis on improving the efficiency and availability of student such as the counseling center, dining halls, transportation, and health services. I am very passionate in making William and Mary a home that is inclusive to all of its students.
Class of 2016 President Name: Mark Bland (Undergraduate Council member) Hometown: Purcellville, Va. What do you hope to accomplish as class president? I plan on providing programming that is beneficial to the transition that seniors face. I hope to continue to increase communication within the Student Assembly and connect individuals with the outstanding resources that exist on campus. What have you done to deserve this position again? I have served on the Policy and Student Life Senate committees. I was a major contributor to the Code and Bland Constitution revisions that merged the Undergraduate Council and Senate in order to unify the Student Assembly and increase efficiency. I led the programming of the Junior Ring Ceremony, served on the Charter Day Speaker Selection Committee, led the Class of 2016 Commencement Speaker Nomination Committee, and sat on the SA Branding Committee.
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Name: Eboni Brown (Incumbent) Hometown: Hopewell, Va. No. of missed meetings in 2015: 0 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? As a Senator of the Class of 2017, I will continue to devote all my efforts to increasing the Brown amount of diversity accountability on campus, especially in response to the One Family Resolution passed earlier this semester, as well as working to ensure that all students on campus are properly represented and treated fairly. What have you done to deserve this position again? As a Senator I have been a part of passing bills that are focused on making the lives of students better. I was the sponsor of the STI Bill to help reduce the cost of STI Test and the Incoming Freshman Bill to greet the Class of 2019 to the William and Mary Community. I have been a part of the SA for the past two years and I hope to continue to do great work for the Class of 2017 and the William and Mary community. Name: J.C. LaRiviere (Incumbent) Hometown: Richmond, Va. No. of missed meetings in 2015: 0 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? I will continue to work on improving college policy to protect and expand student rights while also legislating in a fiscally responsible manner.
Name: John Yoest (Undergraduate Council member) Hometown: Arlington, Va. What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? With the restructuring and merging of Undergraduate council and Senate, I expect new Yoest challenges. I will continue to be an Advocate in the Student Assembly for the Class of 2017. I anticipate coordinating with the Executive to organize Class events and increase communication between the Student Body, and the Student Assembly. What have you done to deserve this position again? Every absence I have recorded in Student Assembly has been documented as a result of a direct conflict from Varsity Athletics, or US Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps events. A student who is representative and inclusive of the Student Body deserves to be a Class Senator. I believe I fit the perfect description for Senator. Thank you for electing me the past 2 years, and I look forward to serving 2017 again!
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Class of 2017 President Name: Katherine Ambrose Hometown: Portland, Ore. What do you hope to accomplish as class president? I believe that the first step to solving problems on our W&M campus is recognizing that they exist — that we are Ambrose not perfect. You all deserve a Class President who will be truthful and candid about our faults, while fostering an environment of direct communication, of open suggestions and criticism. I am committed to leading the Class of 2017 for our most extraordinary year yet, with bold and honest dedication.
Name: Augustine Haam Hometown: Trumbull, Conn. What do you hope to accomplish as class president? I wish to empower others to make a lasting impact on this community. Whether that’s creating new avenues in which we communicate on important Haam issues, or more effectively promoting existing programs such as the Student Engagement & Empowerment through Dialogue (SEED) project. I will work towards expanding the scope of pre-existing FirstYear-Initiatives so that future freshmen classes are exposed to critical dialogues for more than just thirty minutes in the beginning of their college careers.
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Prince Charles discusses Magna Carta Presidential Precinct, a consortium involving the College, hosts global issues forum attended by Prince of Wales JENNA STAUB THE FLAT HAT
Last week in Washington, the Presidential Precinct hosted a global issues forum in the National Archives Building honoring the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, an event which the United Kingdom’s Prince Charles attended. Magna Carta 2015: Global Empowerment through Rule of Law featured three key topics: economic development and transparency, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and climate and conflict. Prince Charles discussed new approaches to these problems in light of the ideas presented by the Magna Carta, which inspired the conception of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
The Presidential Precinct is a consortium which links the College of William and Mary with five other historic sites: the University of Virginia, and “four of America’s most important historic sites”: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Monroe’s Montpelier, James Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland, and Will Short’s Morven. PP was founded in 2013 by James B. Murray, Jr., J.D. ’74, LL.D.’00 to promote international discussion and collaboration. “It’s wonderful that William & Mary will be represented throughout this signature event,” Murray said. “Since the inception of the Presidential Precinct, William and Mary has been an integral partner and strong supporter, adding valuable outreach to the precinct’s growing international community of
young leaders. We look forward to a day of important discussion and dialogue.” Stephen Hanson, who serves as vice provost for international affairs and director of the Wendy and Emery Reves Center for International Studies, is a member of the Presidential Precinct’s Board of Directors and moderated the panel concerning gender equality and women’s empowerment. “These are questions which are raised by the initial document of 1215,” Hanson said. “Needless to say, the Magna Carta doesn’t address those questions in the terms of today, but in the basic settlement between the barons and the king, the question of how rule of law works to restrain royal power and individual freedom leads directly to questions that are relevant today.”
Through Prince Charles’ involvement in Magna Carta 2015, Hanson said that he hopes to rekindle connection between the College and the royal family in the context of the Presidential Precinct. Hanson cited former College President Timothy Sullivan’s direct involvement in coordinating the Queen of England’s visit to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Jamestown. “Former President Timothy J. Sullivan has always been able to connect with London in a very direct and meaningful way,” Hanson said. “At the time, it was a small group of people with a really big vision.” Through their participation in W&M in Washington Program, Maizie Nelson ’16 and former Daria Grastara ’17 were able to aid in the social media presence of the event, which correlated with the spring 2015 program theme: “Politics in the Era
of Social Media.” “[This theme] definitely applies to what [Daria] did for the Presidential Precinct, which was live-tweeting the event from the Presidential Precinct account with the strategies that we would learn about in class,” Nelson said. Ultimately, the Presidential Precinct seeks to create a “Davos for democracy”, Hanson says. “We don’t really have a consensual space in the world for people to gather every year and talk about democracy and rule of law,” Hanson said. “Using the historical roots, we are recreating that kind of space. For students and faculty, being in the core of that center for oral discussion can be pretty inspiring.” Editor’s Note: Daria Grastara ’17 was previously a Flat Hat Opinions Editor.
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fresh eyes. I’m able to say, ‘Catie, this is how SA has worked in the past.’ And she’s able to say, ‘Yohance, that doesn’t necessarily make a lot of sense.’ We balance each other.” Etheridge also spoke of her disagreement with SA’s decision to bring
Shwayze for Mental Health Awareness Week. “$30, 000 could pay for another counselor,” Etheridge said. An audience member then shouted, “Shwayze was $12,000!” Shwayze’s performance fee was $20,000. The two candidates also spoke about
improving the racial climate on campus. When asked about the One Family Resolution and the bias reporting system, Whitaker said he is still confident about his sponsorship of the bill. “We wanted students to know that the voices of all students matter,” Whitaker said. “Part of that was the reporting survey [sic], which would allow students
to report bias incidents on campus. We want to have more student input and more student involvement. I was proud to sponsor it.” Etheridge said that although she did not specifically support the BRS, she emphasized the needs for SA members to be Safe Zone-certified in order to be able to speak about diversity of all types.
Ross Anderson ’16 then asked the candidates to specify how they would motivate people who might be unwilling to engage in diversity discussion. While Whitaker cited his work with the Center for Student Diversity, Etheridge emphasized her desire to redesign the First Year Experience classes in order to encourage more inclusivity.
Class of 2018 Senators Name: Annelise Yackow (Incumbent) Hometown: Nashville, TN No. of missed meetings in 2015: 1 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? If re-elected again as a senator, I will continue to support the efforts of SA and the student population to improve Yackow discrimination on campus by supporting the One Tribe Resolution and the task force tackling these issues. I will serve earnestly and exhibit dedication to the class of 2018 and to SA. What have you done to deserve this position again? I have only missed one meeting this semester due to mandatory job training. I take my position seriously and hope to continue serving. Name: Nathaniel Sutherland Hometown: Manassas, VA What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? I will fund crucial transportation services, especially shuttles to airports and NoVa during breaks (including Spring Break). I will enhance off-campus living by working with Sutherland the Williamsburg government to accommodate your concerns, particularly with issues like the noise ordinance. I want to expand funding of enthralling events like TEDx and big-name concerts, including for the growing EDM scene. I will support efforts to restructure the SA so that your student government can more efficiently operate. Name: Jonah Abraham Hometown: Waterboro, ME What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? As someone who is very detail-oriented, I will scrutinize the budget, to ensure that not a single dollar is wasted. I also hope to work Abraham towards improving the work environments of our employees on campus. It is crucial that “One Tribe, One Family” apply to everybody, including our workers.
Name: James Shaw (Incumbent) Hometown: Richmond, VA No. of missed meetings in 2015: 1 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? I am passionate about a number of issues here on-campus, but if I were to choose those nearest to my heart - Student Life, Shaw mental health and disabilities would top the list. William and Mary has been a special experience for us all and as Senator, I will proudly represent our class and carry on these traditions for classes to come. What have you done to deserve this position again? The few meetings I have missed have been the result of illness. I believe I deserve to get re-elected because I actively participate in the Finance Committee, Outreach Committee, and as the Undergraduate Council Representative. Name: Madison Fox Hometown: Ashburn, VA What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? As a Senator representing the Class of 2018, I will make it my goal to provide the desires and needs of my fellow students. I will be accessible and open to any and Fox all input from my peers. I am a proud member of William & Mary’s 321st class, and as your representative, I will foster that feeling throughout our William & Mary Family. our safety measures. Name: Annie Oelberg Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? I am a people pleaser so as a Senator, I will do my best to really listen to the student body, to actually implement actions that they not only Oelberg need, but also WANT. My biggest goal is to make sure that the Class of 2018 is heard as a whole, and that every action I help put into place benefits all types of students so that everyone feels like their voice is truly represented.
Class of 2018 President Name: Jose Acuna (former Undergraduate Council member) Hometown: Sterling, VA What do you hope to accomplish as class president this term? Everything possible to make ‘18 great! Under the new SA, I foresee an underclassmen formal, cookout, skill fair, Warm Wednesdays, fun, and connecting ‘18 as One Tribe, One Family. What have you done to deserve this position again? In Undergrad, I saw the system’s flaws and helped make a better, more effective and Acuna purposeful, Student Assembly. I was also a member of the Finance and Student Life Senate committees, helping pass many bills for events that made our campus great! I’ve listened. I’ve cared. Name: Peter Kinton (former Undergraduate Council member) Hometown: Sterling, VA What do you hope to accomplish as class president this term? If elected President of the Class of 2018, I hope to bring a new focus and organization to the newly reformed Student Assembly. Due to the lack of the Undergraduate Council’s success over the past couple of years, I hope to bring more events to directly benefit our own class since we can now streamline projects to fit our Class’ needs. Kinton Through many student’s perspective’s and ideas, I seek to use their ideas so that our year can run even smoother. With transparency and enthusiastic passion, I am fully committed to put all of my efforts and time into the Student Assembly. Although I am not the incumbent President, I am currently the Secretary of the Class of 2018. It may not have been the most pivotal role in Student Assembly, but I was extremely vocal about ideas for our Class. I helped orchestrate the “Warm Wednesdays” and the “Thankful Thursday” events on campus as well as the Candy Gram fundraiser. I attended every meeting and constantly made SA a top priority as I hope to do next year if chosen to represent the Class of 2018.
Name: Alaina Shreves (Incumbent) Hometown: Morgantown, WV No. of missed meetings in 2015: 2 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? As an athlete on the pre-med track, I bring a different perspective than most other candidates. In my next term in Senate, I plan Shreves to focus on planning more social class specific events and encouraging a higher level of student involvement in SA. To achieve this, I plan on updating meeting minutes more regularly and implementing a better way for students to directly contact their representatives. What have you done to deserve this position again? As a varsity athlete, my practice schedule sometimes conflicted with Senate meetings during my past term. However, I have no unexcused absences and have made it a point to make it to every meeting I could, sometimes showing up in my cheerleading uniform straight from a game. As a voting member of the SA, I have assisted with bill writing and helped bring exciting events to campus. Name: Danny O’Dea (Incumbent) Hometown: Charlottesville, VA No. of missed meetings in 2015: 1 What do you hope to accomplish as a class senator this term? Upon being re-elected I will continue my support of services that I have been outspoken for, from subsidized STI testing O’Dea in the Student Health Center to buses to NOVA during breaks. What have you done to deserve this position again? Throughout this last term I have been a vocal member of the Student Senate, always making sure that through my voice the desires of the Student Body could be heard. I have every intention of continuing to be that should I be honored with a second term. Senatorial candidates Colleen Heberle, Luke Maclay, Chloe Madvig and Chris Shen did not respond to requests for comment.
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Constitutional, but not acceptable constitutional law professor Erwin Chemerinsky maintained that “hateful, racist speech is protected by the First Amendment.” Despite the video’s glaring bigotry, the students implicated in the video may be constitutionally absolved. Was the chant legally permissible? Do students have the constitutional right to ignorant, malicious language? Yes, according to most legal commentators, because the chant wasn’t a direct threat. But are these the appropriate questions to ask? Law outlined in the U.S. Constitution seems to occupy a sacred, FLAT HAT OPINIONS COLUMNIST untouchable sphere. It is made to be immune to critique, a set of premises that preempt and preexist all else. It is made natural. It A video showing members of the University of Oklahoma fraternity is made moral. It becomes easy to confuse an argument about the Sigma Alpha Epsilon singing a racist chant emerged recently, drawing constitutionality of racist speech with an argument about its human near-universal condemnation. Statements by University of Oklahoma acceptability. Sure, the Constitution lets a stumbling frat boy from President David Boren and black student group Unheard (which released Oklahoma scream degrading slurs about his classmates, but it doesn’t the video to the public) denounced the chant and those enshrine his petty pejoratives. who participated in it. The national Sigma Alpha Epsilon When we write off the chant as a regrettable (but organization has distanced itself from its Oklahoma chapter, constitutional) action of a few, we turn away from the calling the incident “despicable and unacceptable.” The history of violence and hatred that birthed it. We cast video shows a group of SAE members and dates perched Law and morality, all that aside; we play down its terror. In Tulsa, Okla. on a charter bus repeating the mantra “there’ll never be in 1921, the black community of Greenwood was law and human a n— SAE” and embellishing their chorus with “you can destroyed by a white mob. 35 blocks of black houses decency, exist in hang ‘em from a tree, but it’ll never start with me.” and businesses were burned down; victims were a tenuous and The students appearing in the video are boisterous, left to survive the winter in tents after their requests enthusiastic and white. They chuckle as the bus sways and for housing were ignored by local government. The sometimes hazy the chant swells. The video has drawn widespread ire and 1907 Oklahoma state constitution segregated schools alliance. What is renewed public awareness of the painful and pervasive and outlawed interracial marriage. That same year legally valid is not Oklahoma instituted a literacy requirement for voting nature of racism in the United States. In response, the always what is University of Oklahoma shut down its Kappa chapter of (with a generous grandfather clause, of course) and SAE and expelled the two members who apparently led consecrated public discrimination. According to CDC ethical. the chant. data collected between 1999 and 2011, Oklahoma had After the initial wave of outrage diminished, a second surge of the highest rate of black deaths at the hands of law enforcement in the concern crept in. Legal experts began to criticize the university’s U.S. expulsion of the two students as inconsistent with the protection given by Law and morality, law and human decency, exist in a tenuous and the First Amendment to all speech, no matter how revolting that speech sometimes hazy alliance. What is legally valid is not always what is is. As a public institution, the University of Oklahoma is ultimately ethical. We should not let our sense of institutional integrity outpace beholden to the laws of the federal government. Boren has defended our sense of justice. When we confuse legality with rectitude we hold his decision and holds the support of a large portion of the university’s lofty ideals over real individuals. Instead of asking whether something is student body, yet the university may have to answer to a legal challenge. constitutional, we should first ask ourselves: Was it right? In a statement to The New York Times, University of California-Irvine Email Quinn Monette at qpmonette@email.wm.edu.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR As Congress is poised to attack a rule that would restore federal protections to 57 percent of Virginia’s streams, Environment Virginia’s recent report titled “Polluting Politics” touches on a salient topic for all Virginians. The report establishes a link between some of the nation’s largest polluters, including Honeywell International Inc., which operates a chemicals and resins plant in Hopewell, Virginia, and their enormous lobbying expenditures and campaign contributions. According to the report, the Hopewell plant spewed more than 170,000 lbs of toxic
pollutants into the James River Watershed in 2012 alone. In 2014, the corporation spent over five million dollars to advance their political agenda. It is not just our outdoor recreation industry and the numerous breweries and vineyards throughout the state which are threatened by water contamination, but two million Virginians, whose drinking water is currently at risk of unchecked pollution. Yet, big industries like Honeywell are using their vast financial resources to smother Virginia’s voters and protect their damaging practices. As citizens, it is our duty to make our
voices heard and to demand that our decision-makers do what’s right for all Virginians, and not what’s right for a few dirty industrialists. They may have deep pockets but if we keep up the pressure to pass the EPA’s clean water rule, we can overcome these special interests and take a huge step towards protecting Virginia’s waterways. Sincerely, Julia Keane Environment Virginia Email Julie Keane at jkeane@ environmentamerica.org.
hursday, March 26, students will go to the polls to choose their next Student Assembly president and vice president. While neither ticket provides a substantive, detail-oriented platform, Whitaker and Pinkerton have the structural knowledge of SA and the realistic expectations to lead a successful term. They should focus on providing substance over continuous campaign rhetoric. Whitaker, who serves as a three-time senator for his class and currently chairs the SA finance committee, carries the majority of this institutional knowledge. Although Pinkerton lacks SA experience, Whitaker’s previous involvement would likely aid her in moving along the learning curve faster than she would otherwise. The pair is more equipped to begin timely work on initiatives rather than be tied up learning the inner workings of SA. The pair have also maintained realistic and credible goals, such as an alumni mentorship program, an SA-sponsored textbook rental and buy-back program and a “one-click” feature on the SA and College websites to better access resources, especially in times of crisis. The practicality behind these goals speaks to Whitaker’s knowledge of the SA, and awareness of what is attainable within a one-year period. Additionally, the goals focus on real and pressing issues facing students, such as college affordability and mental health. If the pair is able to meet these goals effectively, their term would see improvements in student life on campus. However, there are still very real concerns which may go unaddressed should Whitaker and Pinkerton win. These concerns, voiced in past criticisms of SA, remain unaddressed: an overwhelming focus on buzzword-heavy branding without the programming to back it up. Two parody candidates this election speak to disenchantment with the empty words found in current and past campaign seasons. “They inspire. And courage. And syntax,” says an actor, speaking of a parody ticket in a video produced by members of 7th Grade Sketch Comedy. “I’m looking for sustainable. Innovate,” says another. The One Family Resolution (previously the One Tribe Resolution) is a telling example of the disparity between rhetoric and actions. Whitaker, who sponsored the bias-reporting system resolution, hopes to continue with its implementation. The resolution, proposed almost a month ago, has yet to be backed up with any programming. Moreover, Whitaker refuses to outline what his proposal would look like in a more developed form, and has declined to remove anonymous reporting from discussions. Whitaker’s inability to be straightforward on the issue of bias reporting — an issue which straddles the crucial issues of bias on campus and the rights of the accused — is a significant weakness which points to larger problems. This issue speaks more broadly to the problem of programming and implementation. Whitaker and Pinkerton offer useful and attainable goals, and we hope to see them follow through on them. What will ultimately determine the success of their term is the amount of substantive programming which can back up resolutions and goals, a willingness to be courageous in the face of opposition, and the capacity to sidestep political maneuvering. Whitaker and Pinkerton have the potential to lead a productive and meaningful Student Assembly. Once the campaign ends, they will have a chance to prove themselves — but they will have to stop campaigning and lead. The staff editorial represents the opinion of The Flat Hat. The editorial board, which is elected by The Flat Hat’s section editors and executive staff, consists of Madeline Bielski, Áine Cain, Tucker Higgins, Kaitlan Shaub and Kat Turk. The Flat Hat welcomes submissions to the Opinions section. Limit letters to 250 words and columns to 650 words. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. Email submissions to fhopinions@gmail.com.
GUEST COLUMN
A helping hand: how the counseling center supported me Carleigh Wrobel GUEST COLUMNIST
When I first walked into Blow Hall 240, I had a lot on the line. To be blunt, I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to live. I just felt hollow. I was physically and emotionally exhausted from putting up a front all the time. Everything about me looked great on the outside: I was a full scholarship athlete with a double major and a close group of friends. What was harder to see was how much I was struggling behind closed doors. Still,
despite how much I needed help, I had an exceptionally hard time agreeing to seek out counseling when it was recommended. Counseling sounded fine for other people, but I was pretty sure it wouldn’t help me. Luckily, I managed to put aside my skepticism long enough to get through my first appointments and realize that I was wrong — counseling isn’t just for a select group of people who look or act a certain way. Little by little, I also came to see that I had to stop pretending to be happy all the time before I could actually enjoy things again. In my case, this meant having some painfully honest conversations with friends and family; it meant long nights lying awake in bed, trying to piece together the messy details of my life; it meant facing everything that I kept hidden beneath who I presented myself to be. That last part is where the
counseling center really came into play. Of course, with my low expectations and initial attitude, it’s easy to see how the whole counseling experience could have been a disaster. Instead, I found that I was met with genuine acceptance and encouragement every time I opened up enough to work through the depression that brought me there. It was during these times at the counseling center that I truly learned the value of being authentic. In fact, it’s almost ironic that I spent so long trying to get back to my “old self” when all I had to do was be real and deal with what was in front of me. Slowly, the good days began to outnumber the bad. Now I can honestly say that I like who I am: independent, determined and an overall happy person. I also strive to be compassionate and show others the same level of understanding
that I received when I needed it most. Although my journey at the College of William and Mary is coming to a close, I think I finally have the courage and the skills to handle whatever the world
throws at me next. To me, that’s worth more than the knowledge I’ve learned from every class here combined. Email Carleigh Wrobel at cawrobel@ email.wm.edu.
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Bogey down: Flat Hat brings enthusiasm to Campus Golf NICK CIPOLA FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR
Multilingual medalists
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Medalists accept their awards for the seccond year skit event. Competing students participated in multiple events that tested their Russian skills.
Russian Language Olympics promotes global cultural understanding SLOANE NILSON THE FLAT HAT
Saturday, March 21 marked the third annual Russian Language Olympics, a cultural celebration hosted by the faculty and students of the Russian and Russian and Post-Soviet studies departments. Students compete in a series of contests designed to promote and commemorate the legacy of Russian culture and history in an increasingly globalized world. The panel of judges, composed of Russian and Post-Soviet studies faculty, evaluated each competition and determined the prizewinning recipients near the conclusion of the event. This year, the panel included Russian studies professors Bella Ginzbursky-Blum, Robert Mulcahy, Stephen Norris, Sasha Prokhorov, Elena Prokhorov and Kyrill Kunakhovich. The audience also partakes in assessing the contestants of various challenges such as jeopardy, tongue twister battles, second-year skits and political debates. Special guests at the Russian Language Olympics included a capella group Passing Notes, Russian House residents and musical group Three-Four. Michael Blum, Senior Academic Technology Specialist for the Humanities, photographed and filmed the event. The idea for the Russian Language Olympics originated three years ago from the mind of Victoria Kim, a former Russian professor and tutor at the College of William and Mary. Initial inspiration also stemmed from the College’s Chinese program, which organizes an annual Chinese language contest. Professors Yanfang Tang and Qian Su advised Professor Sasha Prokhorov on the best means to create an event for a particular language community at the College, whether Chinese or Russian. Although Russian faculty members do sit on the judges’ panel, the event remains mostly within the hands and collective craft of fourthyear Russian students. This year, Aaron Buzek ’15, Brian Costello ’15, Logan Ferrell ’15, Sherri Grierson ’15 and Taylor Lain ’15 formed the Russian Language Olympics Organizational Committee. The Russian Language House Tutor and Adjunct Instructor of Russian Studies, Olga Makarova, aided the committee in organizing the event and ensuring its success. “The organizational process is not an easy one — the Organizing Committee is responsible for a great variety of things including T-shirt and logo design, three types of competition and prizes, food, promotion, etc. To facilitate the process there is a one-credit course in spring semester,” Makarova said. “Russian fourth-year students who are interested in organizing the event can register for the course. Then, throughout the semester, students and a faculty adviser meet weekly to plan, discuss and make the event happen,” As described, a colossal amount of teamwork and collective organization are required to orchestrate the Olympics. According to Costello, the Olympics provide Russian students with an informal alternative to standard classroom settings as another
way to increase their appreciation and understanding of Russian language and culture. “So much of studying and learning a new language is rote memorization and applying different grammar rules and everything like that… the Russian Language Olympics is supposed to be the other side of the coin,” Costello said. Costello originally planned to study Russian to fulfill the College’s language requirement; today Russian partially constitutes his double major. Both Costello and professor Sasha Prokhorov believe that the Olympics ultimately enhance the relationship between the Russian faculty and their students and reflect the close-knit community of Russian studies. “I really think it is an important event because it has this element of competition and game, this playful element which engages students
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better than just a classroom environment. And it is an excellent community builder, because while competing, students also socialize and learn about Russian language and culture,” Prokhorov said. The Russian Language Olympics also serves to reinforce the importance of global perspectives at the College, intending to diminish cross-cultural misconceptions of East and West. “I believe everyone in the room has learned something new about Russia on Saturday. It is important to promote language and culture, to educate people so there are less stereotypes and misunderstandings,” Makarova said. Internationalization has indeed produced elements of societal multiculturalism, which raises questions concerning the threat to cultural tradition, uniqueness and particularism in all world regions. Imposing American influences — particularly the English language, Hollywood and its music industry — heavily challenge cultural diversity worldwide. “There definitely are parts of American culture that made their way into Russian, and you can often see that when learning the language — cognates and whatnot — but I don’t think it weakens Russian culture in any way,” Martyna Kowalczyk ’17 said. “If anything I think it’s useful for them to embrace parts of other cultures the same way it’s useful for us to do so.”
It was February 21, and it was 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice and snow buried everything in an apocalyptic storm reminiscent of “Snowpiercer.” Needless to say, Campus Golf was delayed until March. Just after spring began — but before pollen painted the campus yellow — The Flat Hat’s Campus Golf team gathered its clubs and tennis balls to compete in the annual event, held this year on Sunday, March 22. Taking place, as always, on the greatest temporary oncampus golf course this side of the Kingsmill Resort — the Sunken Garden — the sun shined down on the event, full of quirky costumes and questionable golf skills. The Flat Hat team not only consisted of members of the Sports and News sections, as it did in 2013, but took in golfers from all walks of (newspaper) life, including Variety, Online, and Photography. Made up of a patchwork of both old and new staff, the team played through the entire course without hitting anyone with clubs or balls. Not seen on the course were Chris Weber ’15, Jack Powers ’15 and Mick Sloan ’15. The absence of these Sports giants left a large hole in the team, but it was quickly filled by newcomers. Nick Cipolla ’17 represented the Sports section, lifting the team’s spirits to cheers of “Sports!” as he putted the tennis ball at the bucket. “When we yell ‘sports!’ it seems like we are just really excited about participating in sports,” said Editor-in-Chief Áine Cain’16. “People may be confused, but we know we are cheering for our sports desk and that’s what matters.” Cipolla showed up at the start of the second round, joining former staff members Meredith Ramey ’15, Abby Boyle ’15 and Devon Ivie ’15 as well as current staff members Cain, Caroline Nutter ’18 and KJ Moran ’18. The entire team was knowledgeable, to a degree, in the classic sport of golf; Ivie declared that one should say ‘fore’ before hitting a ball into a populated section of the course. Some team members did not follow this advice and narrowly missed the heads of other members. The holes on the Sunken Garden proved easy enough. Despite their long range, there were few hazards, allowing even the most casual players to complete the round in a few strokes. However, teams’ performance were difficult to track as par was not specified and score was not kept. Walking up the stairs on the Wren side of the Sunken Garden, the team added another member as Matt Camarda ’16 suddenly appeared. It was at the very next hole that Ramey began a new strategy: attempting to throw the ball directly at the bucket. The former editor-in-chief was unsuccessful in this strategy. Sports continued a hot streak with a wide shot on the green, but could have improved on putting as Cipolla missed the bucket twice from close range. “I’ve never played golf in a situation like this.” Cipolla said. “Mulch is not the most advantageous substance for playing golf, but, no excuses, my putting game needs work and I hope to bring a more accurate game to 2016’s event.” Rounding out the event was the final hole, a long driving shot on the sidewalk in front of James Blair Hall. Cipolla knocked a shot to the sky as if the Sunken Garden was an actual golf course; this earned him a close shot. However, the News and Variety representatives kept pace with Sports, finishing the event at estimated same strokes as Sports. By tiebreaker, the section remained champions for another year. The Most Valuable Player award goes not to a member of The Flat Hat’s Campus Golf team, but instead goes to the team that had the same tee time and was dressed as a mariachi band. Complete with working instruments, each time the team completed a hole and moved on, they sounded off with a quick burst of a surprisingly good-sounding tune of triumph. The mariachi team must have been practicing that in the month delay, unlike The Flat Hat team’s pseudotheme of monochromatic colors. Congratulations to the mysterious mariachi band for entertaining the course and earning the 2015 MVP award.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Hookup culture: Why can’t we be friends... with benefits? Casual sex doesn’t have to be scary, just know what you want from your ‘one-night boo,’ and make sure they know it too
Mallory Walker
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS COLUMNIST
Everywhere I go, I feel like I’m constantly seeing articles, forums, classes, interviews and conversations about hooking up. People are questioning whether old-school romance has been replaced with Tinder, one-night stands and booty calls. Young, old, male, female, straight, gay and everyone in between appears to be paralyzed with fear because the traditional monogamous relationships we all know and love are slowly being
dismantled by hookup culture. As scary as it may seem, I am here to tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that you have nothing to worry about. Not only do monogamous committed relationships still exist, but there’s also nothing wrong with a good ol’ no-strings-attached fling. Though I may no longer be single and ready to mingle, I have enjoyed a friend with benefits every now and again. What’s most important to enjoying hookups and the culture that surrounds them is understanding what you want. If what you’re looking for is a relationship, remember that the next time the cutie you’ve been chatting up at that party asks you if you want to go somewhere more intimate. If it doesn’t seem like the night will end with an exchange of numbers and plans for lunch next week, pass up the invitation. It’s better to turn them down than let yourself down when your cutie hits it and quits.
On the other hand, if you just want to have some fun in the sack without the need to commit, hooking up is perfect for you. As college students, we’re busy enough as it is, and sometimes adding a relationship into the mix would just be too much. Hookups or friends with benefits keep you sexually satisfied without the need to rearrange your schedule to make room for anniversaries and dinner dates. Ultimately, not only do you need to understand what you’re looking for, you also need to let your partner know that as well. Being honest about your interests keeps feelings from getting hurt and will still get you laid. If you’ve been in a relationship before and are now entering into the single world, it’s also very important to understand that sex comes in all different forms. When you’re dating someone and have feelings for them, sex
involves a lot more intimacy. However, if you’re looking to bang the guy you just met at the College Delly, sex is going to be less about the romance. A boyfriend or girlfriend is also going to know a lot more about what makes you moan than the cute senior in your chemistry lab you’re about to take home. This might seem like more of a con than a pro, but hookup sex does have a plus side. You can make hookup sex all about you. There’s no fear in hurting feelings when you tell your hookup that they need to go a little to the left or that they need to thrust a little harder. It makes sense that people are a little scared by hookups; getting sexy with someone you don’t know can be daunting. However, owning your sexiness during a hookup can be an incredibly empowering experience. You’re hot, you know it, and you’re going to let this one-night boo
thing know. In the end, hookups can even end in committed relationships. As Carrie Bradshaw once pondered, “What came first, the sex or the relationship?” The answer to this question is complicated; I know a lot of people who have significant others that started as casual sexy friends and grew into so much more. At the same time, a lot of relationships just begin as friendships. Though it is not wise to count on your casual hookup to bud into a Nicholas Sparks-worthy romance, you never know what might happen. In conclusion, if you’re stepping out into the world of hookups, remember to remember your wants and needs. Stay safe and have fun getting sexy. Mallory Walker is a Behind Closed Doors columnist who’s one night stands have inspired multiple best sellers by Nicholas Sparks.
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Branch Out leads regional, national, international alternative breaks for College students MEILAN SOLLY FLAT HAT ASSOC. NEWS EDITOR
On any given weekend or school break, one can find students from the College of William and Mary engaging in typical college activities: reviewing notes for an upcoming exam, binge-watching House of Cards on Netflix or hanging out with friends. If you look to students involved in Branch Out, however, you’ll find those pastimes mixed with activities like battling Nicaraguan locals in seven-hour-long card games, baking cookies with women recently released from incarceration and talking to African women about the merits of preventing HIV through abstinence versus contraception. Branch Out is an organization at the College that offers alternative break trips designed to foster active citizenship and a passion for social justice. It consists of three branches — regional, national and international — that pursue a common goal through slightly different methods. Regional trips, which typically take place in Virginia or Washington, D.C., happen throughout the school year on various weekends. National trips can take place anywhere from South Carolina to Pennsylvania, while international trips let participants travel as far as Kenya and Ecuador. Both national and international trips last about a week and are held during various school breaks. Unlike typical service trips, Branch Out trips focus on specific social justice missions. “We have very different themes trying to engage students with all different backgrounds: education, music, the environment, health, or really anything you’d like to get involved in,” regional branch director Grace Fernandez ’15 said. In order to fulfill these missions, teams of about 10 to 14 individuals, including two site leaders, work with partners such as Bridges to Community and Prison Radio to support various communities. While some trips are offered multiple times, new themes are often introduced. “[We make sure] people’s trips are most effective and aren’t tailored to the usually assumed perspective of alternative breaks as funk tourism,” international branch director Marge Lobeck ’15 said. Branch Out trips differ from service and tourist trips because they include education regarding the trip’s mission and the communities the students will be visiting prior to departure, then reflection and re-orientation upon the trip’s conclusion. “You can always go in and do … mindless service, which is what happens a lot in high school,” national branch director Tim Von Stetten ’15 said. “The key difference in college alternative breaks is that big moment at the end where people’s lives have been changed or minds have been changed.” This year, Branch Out’s numerous offerings have included a national trip to Philadelphia discussing incarceration and re-integration into society upon release, an international trip to Nicaragua focusing on sustainable housing and a regional trip to Fort Bragg helping veterans and soldiers who have been wounded. Sammy Smeaton ’16, who coled the Nicaragua trip, described a typical trip day. Participants woke up with the sun, ate a traditional breakfast of rice and beans and headed to their worksite.
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After spending two to five hours aiding masons in tasks such as building a house’s foundation, they returned to the village. Here, they bonded with local children by playing soccer, trading bits of English and Spanish and rested by playing cards with the masons. Once fully rested, participants returned to the worksite and completed another task. They then went home to another meal of rice and beans, which was followed by a reflection or lesson on Nicaraguan culture. “One night, a family came and talked about their budget for the month,” Smeaton said. “It was really eye-opening because [their budget] was not comparable to anything you hear [in the United States].” In another activity, participants chose a word, such as “water,” at the beginning of the week, then described how its meaning to them had changed by the end of the week. Von Stetten also discussed the importance of ongoing reflection. “That’s really where Branch Out stands apart because [reflection] really bridges the gap between service and learning,” he said. “That’s where we have what I like to call our wheelhouse, where we really create that positive community change.” Kayla Armstrong ’17, a co-site leader for the Philadelphia trip, noted a meaningful aspect of her experience that wasn’t part of the official reflection time.
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Branch Out’s international trips involve both service and cultural interactions with the local populations.
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Regional and National trips make alternative breaks available to students who don’t want to travel abroad.
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Branch Out features social justice missions with specific goals, such as food justice and supportive housing.
Branch Out trips differ from service and tourist trips because they include education ... then reflection and reorientation upon the trip’s conclusion.
“A co-site leader and I were eating lunch with a couple of women from the transition home, talking about issues they face in their own lives and how us coming and visiting them had given them a renewed sense of strength and purpose to overcome obstacles in their own lives and work towards their goals, whether that be staying off of drugs, getting their children back or finding a good job,” she said. “That’s when I felt our trip had purpose and that it would have a long-lasting impact on the community we had visited even though we were only there for a few days.” Several other Branch Out participants also discussed the impact their trips had in their home communities and individual lives. Last year, Von Stetten participated in a trip focusing on urban education. Upon his return to the College, he organized an event on campus where local middle school students visited science labs and other parts of the school. “We worked with [the students] to encourage them to think about college as a viable option,” he said. “This is another thing Branch Out does specifically to make sure community service is not just a week of service. It’s an ongoing thing.” Akshay Deverakonda ’15 is a regional site leader and national trip participant. He relayed a piece of advice from a community partner that has stayed with him. “People don’t really spend that much time in the outdoors, they have lost touch with the natural surroundings and their unique capacity to listen not just to the environment but to each other as well,” Deverakonda said. “It helped me think about what I could do to restore that connection in my own daily life.”
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TRACK AND FIELD
College hosts meet Both men and women finish first NICK CIPOLLA FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR
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The women won the conference championship for the second time in a row, while the No. 14 men came in third in the USA Gymnastics Championships.
Women win conference Tribe takes consecutive titles, men third in USA meet
ABOU KAMARA THE FLAT HAT The No.14 William and Mary men’s squad competed at the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships this past weekend. Counting the Tribe, the championship consisted of nine total teams, including five varsity clubs and four club teams. The College finished in third place. No.10 Air Force, the host of the tournament, earned first place with a score of 432.85. Throughout the tournament, the Tribe was most successful in the individual performances. Sophomore Aria Sabbaqh finished third all around in individual’s performances with a career high score of 81.35. His performance earned him USAG Deitz collegiate All-American honors. The Tribe also saw six of their gymnasts qualify for the individual performance finals, in which they gave admirable performances. Four gymnasts garnered All-American honors, as seniors Jason Weng claimed third and Peter Ten Eyck tied for fourth, both on the pommel horse. Freshman Jeremiah McReynolds notched a sixth-place finish on rings. Senior Michael Deitz outshone them all, claiming the national title on the high bar event with a score of 14.6. In addition to the title, Deitz claimed the distinction as USA Co-
Gymnast of the Year, marking the second consecutive year that the Tribe has produced the Gymnast of the Year. Not to be outdone by their male counterparts, the women’s squad had a successful weekend as well. The Tribe claimed the Eastern College Athletic Conference title for the second year running, with an overall team score of 194.375. The score ties for seventh-best in school history. Led by a brilliant performance from junior Brittany Stover, five Tribe gymnasts earned a total of 10 all-conference honors by finishing in the top six in their respective events. The ECAC season awards were also distributed on Saturday. Brittany Stover, with scores of 39.100 Stover all-around, 9.850 on vault, 9.900 on beam and 9.850 on floor that night, was awarded the ECAC Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row. Senior Maggie Lunden was awarded Specialist of the Year, while Larson Lasek was recognized as Scholar Athlete of the Year. On a team performance level, the best performances came from beam and floor, as both scores ranked second and seventh in the school’s history. Men’s gymnastics will be back in competition next weekend when it contends for the ECAC conference title at Army Friday and Saturday.
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FOOTBALL
Tribe holds annual NFL Pro Day
Men’s Basketball (20-12, 12-6 CAA)
Scouts from 18 teams look at nine seniors at Zable
TYLER SHAW FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER Before the National Football League’s annual draft this April, many colleges are holding a Pro Day. This day serves as a chance for top collegiate players to perform drills and work out in front of scouts from the 32 professional teams prior to the seven-round NFL draft, held in Chicago from April 30 to May 2 on ESPN and the NFL Network. William and Mary held its Pro Day on Thursday, March 19. Nine Tribe players, as well as a few players from other Tidewater region schools, worked out in front of scouts from 18 of the 32 NFL teams. For the College, seniors wide receiver Tre McBride, defensive end Mike Reilly, defensive tackle Jasper Coleman, safety Ivan Tagoe, linebacker Airek Green, wide receiver Sean Ballard, running back Keith McBride, tight end Bo Revell and tight end Robert Asmar all participated. Tre McBride is generally the highest rated of all Tribe players by NFL scouts. Several draft gurus are projecting the College’s star receiver could go as high as the third round of the NFL draft, which would be the earliest any Tribe player has gone since former College cornerback Derek Cox ’09, who was a third round pick in 2009. NFL. com reported that Tre McBride’s performance is comparable to New England Patriot’s core receiver Brandon LaFell, who had over 950 yards and 7 touchdowns last season. After winning the Colonial Athletic Association’s Defensive Player of the Year award, Reilly is also gearing up for the draft. Hog’s Haven, a Washington Redskins fan site run by SB Nation, praised Reilly’s work ethic, upper body strength
Just two weeks after traveling to Boston to compete in the indoor conference championships, William and Mary took to the track again hosting the Tribe Invitational Saturday at Zable Stadium. The College’s men and women both took first place and earned several conference qualifiers. The men ended the invitational with six event wins and five qualifiers for the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Outdoor Championships. All of the IC4A qualifications came from the throwing squad, which was dominant in Saturday’s meet at the nearby Stimson Throwing Events Area. Junior Brian Waterfield, who competed earlier this month in shot put at the IC4A indoor meet, earned an outdoor qualification for both shot put and hammer throw. Waterfield finished second in shot put with a distance of 16.22 meters, and won the hammer throw of 57.17 meters, tying for fourth all-time at the College. Junior Taylor Frenia claimed the win in both shot put and discus, earning two IC4A qualifications. Frenia is the defending shot put champion for the Colonial Athletic Association and he maintained his stride from last season with 16.4 meters. His discus throw was not only good for the win and qualifier, but also a lifetime-best as he threw 49.91 meters. Freshman Derek Trott earned the last IC4A qualification of the meet winning the javelin event with his first collegiate attempt, tossing 62.64 meters. On the track, the men did not qualify for any conference meets but still won some events. Junior Nathaniel Hermsmeier won the 3,000-meter run in 8:31.98; the top nine spots in the event were all members of the Tribe. The last win came from the 4x400-meter relay, where the College led for the second half of the race and ultimately finished in 3:23.19 for the best Tribe relay in eight seasons. The women’s team earned one Eastern Conference Athletic Conference qualifier and seven event wins in its victory at the home invitational. Junior Ashley Woodards earned distinction as an ECAC Championships qualifier by winning the 400-meter hurdles in 1:03.03. Woodards was also part of the first-place 4x400-meter relay team, which crossed the line in 3:57.94. Highlighting the day was the women’s mile run, which had not occurred in Zable Stadium since the mid-1970s. Freshman Regan Rome broke the longest-standing stadium record with her winning mile time of 4:57.06, breaking the 1974 record of 5:00.07 by 3.01 seconds. The Tribe also had two other women finish under five minutes in the mile: freshman Molly Breidenbaugh and senior Dylan Hassett both ran lifetime-bests with respective 4:57.22 and 4:57.45 finishes for second and third place. Rachel Rabbitt rounded out the track victories for the Tribe, finishing the 3,000-meter run in 10:17.14, far ahead of her competition. In field events, the College took wins in the hammer throw, high jump, and triple jump. Freshman Leia Mistowski won the hammer after tossing 48.12 meters, freshman Minna McFarland finished first in high jump with a 1.64 meter performance, and sophomore Susannah Philbrick led the triple jump with a 10.86 meter jump. The men’s squad finished in first with 215 points, 69 points ahead of second-place George Mason. The women won with 301 points, almost triple the score of second-place finisher Richmond, who finished with 106 points. Next weekend the Tribe travels to Richmond, Va., to compete in the Fred Hardy Invitational Friday and Saturday.
and reaction time. The site considers Reilly worth a late-round draft pick. This year has the potential to be the first since 1987 that multiple players from the College get drafted. It would also be just the eighth time in the history of the program this would happen. Several other players who participated, such as Green and Coleman, could also slip into the draft as a late-round pick or sign to an NFL team as an undrafted free agent. Both Green and Coleman competed in postseason all-star games, matchups meant to highlight various players from around the country. Tribe fans should be alert during the NFL Draft. The College has several more players who could be playing on Sundays next season, possibly adding to the Tribe’s already impressive NFL resume.
ALUMNI Former all-Yankee conference Tribe defensive back and all-pro New Orleans safety Darren Sharper ’97 admitted to drugging and raping two women in California in 2013 and 2014. The guilty plea is part of a larger sexual assault investigation of Sharper in the states of Louisiana, Nevada, Arizona and California. Sharper faces up to 33 years in federal prison, but is currently sentenced to nine years from his plea deals. Sharper retired from the NFL in 2011 as a free agent after a season plagued by injury in 2010.
— Flat Hat Sports Editor Nick Cipolla
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Season Results No. 7-seed Tribe ended its season March 17 as it lost to No. 2-seedTulsa 70-67 in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament. Final Season Leaders Marcus Thornton.........20.0pts, 46% FG, 40% 3pt Omar Prewitt................13.5pts, 46% FG, 34% 3pt Terry Tarpey................11.8pts, 53% FG, 34% 3pt Daniel Dixon.................11.1pts, 44% FG, 45% 3pt Sean Sheldon.................6.2pts, 65% FG, 0% 3pt Tom Schalk.....................4.6pts, 65% FG. 33% 3pt Greg Malinowski............4.2pts, 43% FG, 47% 3pt
Women’s Basketball (15-16, 9-9 CAA) Season Results College earned its first postseason berth with a 7-seed in the Women’s Basketball Invitational, but fell to No. 2 Xavier 57-56 March 19. Final Season Leaders Marlena Tremba.........12.5pts, 33% FG, 32% 3pt Jazmen Boone.............11.8pts, 40% FG, 27% 3pt Alexandra Masaquel.....7.8pts, 50% FG, 0% 3pt Abby Rendle................. 7.7pts, 47% FG, 0% 3pt Kyla Kerstetter..............6.8pts, 37% FG, 20% 3pt Latrice Hunter...............5.1pts, 41% FG, 36% 3pt Jenna Green..................4.2pts, 40% FG, 43% 3pt
Men’s Tennis (12-9, 1-0 CAA)
No. 34 Women’s Tennis (10-4, 1-0 CAA)
March 5: L, Pepperdine (9-7) 4, College 0 March 6-7: Pacific Coast Doubles Champs March 10: L, San Diego St (12-5) 4, College 1 March 18: W, College 6, GMU (6-7) 1 March 25: vs Campbell (9-6), 4 p.m. April 8: at Virginia (11-3), 1 p.m.
March 1: W, College 5, Georgia State (7-8) 2 March 7: W, College 7, Navy (14-6) 0 March 21: L, Yale (14-8) 4, College 2 March 22: L, Rice (9-7) 5, College 2 March 28: vs Brown (7-4), 11 a.m. March 29: vs St. John’s (9-5), 11 a.m.
Lacrosse (4-4, 0-0 CAA) March 20: W, College 11, Richmond (3-6) 10 March 22: W, College 22, Garner-Webb (0-9) 3 March 25: vs Virginia (6-4), 7 p.m. March 29: at Virginia Tech (5-6), 1 p.m.
Gymnastics Men: March 20 at USA Gym College Champs Finished No. 3 (field of 4) Women: March 21 at ECAC Championship Finished No. 21(field of 6)
Baseball (10-8, 2-1 CAA) March 15: W, College 21, Hofstra (5-11) 12 March 18: L, UConn (13-8) 12, College 1 March 20: L, Kenn. St (12-10) 3, College 2 March 20: L, Kenn. St (12-10) 13, College 12 March 21: L, Kenn. St (12-10) 10, College 1 March 24: at Richmond (9-8), 3 p.m. March 27: vs Elon (11-11), 7 p.m. March 28: vs Elon (11-11), 4 p.m. March 29: vs Elon (11-11), 1 p.m. March 31: at Radford (11-11), 6 p.m. April 1: at Old Dominion (12-8), 6 p.m.
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Rivalry renewed: 11-10 OT
LEFT: Senior midfielder Ellen Shaffrey celebrates one of her five goals with freshman attack Abby Corkum. Shaffrey earned as CAA Player of the Week. RIGHT: The Tribe celebrates the win, ensured by junior goalie Meredith Crizer (33) save with 0:44 left.
College rallies behind Shaffrey’s five goals in overtime victory against Richmond
SUMNER HIGGINBOTHAM FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR Just three and seven-tenths seconds remained on the clock, the score tied at 10-10. Junior attack Zoe Boger stood poised at the far left of the 8-meter line, her stick primed in the shooting motion, shifting focus between Richmond’s goalie and the referee for the free-position shot, awaiting the ref’s signal. The whistle blew, defenders crashed: Boger juked right, spun left and fired wide left. The Friday night matchup between William and Mary and its archrival Richmond was to end in overtime, a game that seemed to come straight out of a Hollywood script. After a fiercely contested 60 minutes of regulation, the pair of three-minute periods in overtime proved even more intense. Finally, freshman attack Danielle Palmucci rolled out behind the goal and fired a laser of a pass straight to senior midfielder Ellen Shaffrey in stride cutting to the goal. Shaffrey’s shot rang true, sinking into the bottom corner of the net with 1:23 remaining in the extra period. Junior goalkeeper Meredith Crizer
rejected the final Richmond shot with 44 seconds remaining as the Tribe (4-4, 0-0 CAA) prevailed against the Spiders (3-6. 0-0 Atlantic 10) by an 11-10 mark in overtime on Friday night. “We play[ed] with a sense of calm that eventually led to the win” head coach Hillary Fratzke said. “Playing within themselves, and playing calm, that was the big key to the overtime, when [Richmond] got a little frantic [we] didn’t, we were able to execute tonight.” Shaffrey As time expired at the end of the first overtime period, Richmond appeared to take the lead, but the referees determined the clock had already hit zero. The Spiders lost composure on consecutive possessions with off-target passes, though the Tribe had difficulty capitalizing off the errors — the College had two shots denied before Shaffrey finally secured the game-winner. “For some reason, even though they aren’t in our conference, Richmond is always just a battle for us,” Shaffrey said.
The matchup began with both offenses grinding against stonewall defenses, as neither team managed a shot in the opening seven minutes. “Defensively, we played disciplined,” Fratzke said. “Richmond is a very strong one versus one team, we knew that if we could hold them out of one-on-one situations, that [would be] our strength.” Junior midfielder Michelle Goss broke through the Richmond defense first, drawing a penalty and consequently scoring on her free-position shot. Though the Spider defense forced 16 College turnovers, Richmond also committed 36 penalties with overaggressive play, allowing the Tribe to have seven freeposition shots, four becoming goals. Though the College won the turnover battle, forcing 22 against the Spiders, Richmond’s patient ball rotation led to the Tribe defense playing for long stretches of time in the first half. The Spiders began to build momentum, gradually securing a 4-1 advantage with 7:14 remaining in the half. Yet the Tribe attack continued to draw penalties, as Palmucci capitalized on her free position shot to bring the score to 4-2 going into the half.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Tribe reaches postseason
Right out of halftime, the Tribe appeared poised to bulldoze its rival right to the final whistle, as the College stormed in front with a 4-0 run. The run began with another free-position shot, this time by Shaffrey. The Spiders’ armor began to crack as senior midfielder Amanda Johnson sliced by a Shaffrey screen, which floored Johnson’s oblivious defender. The quick 2-on-1 opportunity allowed Johnson to pass to Shaffrey, who fired in the first of her five goals. “Great offensive movement led to those goals,” Shaffrey said. “We worked on different offenses that get everyone open, and I happened to be the one today.” Off an assist by freshman attack Abby Corkum, Shaffrey turned a hat trick with three consecutive goals to bring the Tribe to 5-4. Corkum then found an opening at the crease for the Tribe’s sixth at 23:30. Richmond stormed back with a 4-0 run of its own with just under 12 minutes remaining. Shaffrey broke the streak with another goal, and the last of the College’s successful free position shots. Sophomore midfielder Shannon Quinn found the equalizer, dodging and ducking between four Spider defenders in the process.
Richmond took a 9-8 lead at 5:36, the Tribe responded with a fast break in which Corkum juked a Spider defender out of her shoes for the College’s ninth goal, assisted by Shaffrey at 5:27. The team’s traded goals in the final three minutes, Richmond’s at 2:55, and the Tribe’s with 49 seconds, courtesy of Goss. After Shaffrey’s fifth tally in overtime, the Tribe held on to win 11-10. While certainly she sees rides and offensive mistakes as areas to work on, Fratzke was pleased with the Tribe effort. “If you have tons of energy and play for each other, you can’t lose.” Fratzke said. “We used our heart and hustle to get this win.” Shaffrey said. The Tribe extended its win streak to four Sunday. This is the longest stretch since the 2009 season, as the College pounded the hapless Bulldogs of GarnerWebb 22-3 at Martin Family Stadium to get back to .500 on the year. Fourteen different players scored against the Bulldogs (0-9,0-0 Big South): Shaffrey posted another five goals for the College. The next matchup for the Tribe won’t be so easy, at home vs No. 8 University of Virginia Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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College swept in three game series on road
Historic WBI bid ends in early loss
Kennesaw State extends Tribe’s four game losing skid
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William and Mary made history this season by earning its first postseason tournament berth in program history. The selection committee for the Women’s Basketball Invitational selected the Tribe as a No. 7-seed. The College played No. 2-seed Xavier in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lost by a single point 57-56 March 19. The Tribe (15-16, 9-9 CAA) took an early deficit as the Musketeers (18-14, 8-10 Big East) opened with an 11-3 scoring run over the first six minutes of the first half. Both teams exchanged possessions with occasional scoring, and at the nine minute, 40 secondmark, a layup by sophomore forward Alexandra Masaquel brought the College within five points of Xavier with the score at 15-10. Masaquel again scored a quick layup two minutes later to cut the Tribe deficit down to a three-pointer for a score of 15-12 at 7:48. Though College’s offense attempted poor shots due to tight coverage by the Musketeers, the Tribe repeatedly grabbed defensive boards on Xavier’s missed shots, keeping the game close throughout the half. Entering halftime, Xavier led 26-21. Of the Musketeer’s 26 points, 22 were in the paint, exposing the Tribe’s defensive weakness inside. Almost immediately after the start of the second half, senior forward Jazmen Boone hit a successful shot from beyond the arc, starting the College’s second half surge. Exchanging possessions and points as in the first half, the Tribe finally tied at 34 with 13:23 remaining after a 6-0 run. The Musketeers took the lead once more, but the College’s improved defense
and shooting again tied the game at 38 at the 10:40-mark. The College took the lead on its next shot and extended its lead to 11 with a score of 51-40 with less than six minutes left. After the tie at 34, the Tribe accumulated a 17-2 run en route to an 11 point lead. “At halftime, the team responded,” head coach Ed Swanson told Tribe Athletics. “We came out with a different attitude, a different energy, and a different emotion on the floor that allowed us to take an 11-point lead.” Just as the game was beginning to swing in the Tribe’s favor, Xavier stole the momentum with a 9-3 run over the last three minutes. With 14 seconds to go, the Musketeer’s hit the go-ahead lay-up for the last points of the game. The Tribe took possession with 10 seconds left, but sophomore guard Marlena Tremba missed a three-point shot with four seconds left that just jumped out of the rim as the College took the loss. Xavier advanced to the second round of the WBI after its 57-56 victory. The Tribe ends its season with the loss, entering the offseason eager to match the standards set by the this year’s record season come November. “[The seniors] are the foundation of our program moving forward,” Swanson told Tribe Athletics. “Nonconference schedule we had a winning record, and we fought back from a 1-6 start to go 9-9 [in conference] and earn a postseason berth in the WBI against a good Big East team on the road. We fought them tooth and nail…just didn’t get it done.”
William and Mary continued to struggle over the weekend, stretching its losing streak to four consecutive games as it dropped three straight to host Kennesaw State at Stillman Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. In the series opener Friday, the Tribe (10-9, 2-1 CAA) quickly fell behind in the bottom of the third inning. The Owls’ (12-10, 0-0 Atlantic Sun) Corey Greeson slammed a twoout double off junior starting lefthanded pitcher Jason Inghram. After a hit by pitch, Greeson came home on a single by teammate Chris Erwin. Kennesaw State added a run in the fifth inning, as the Owls’ Kal Simmons scored on a throwing error by Tribe junior catcher Ryan Hissey. The College rallied in the top of the seventh. Senior third baseman Willie Shaw led off the inning with a walk. After senior left fielder Devin White struck out, sophomore designated hitter Ryder Miconi smacked his second home run of the year, plating two runs and tying the game at 2-2. However the Owls took the lead for good in the bottom of the inning, as an Erwin sacrifice fly scored teammate Grant Williams. Kennesaw State won 3-2. Inghram took his third loss of the season, pitching seven innings while striking out five, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk.
The Owls’ Jordan Hillyer earned the win, completing eight innings of two run ball while giving up four hits and four walks, striking out 13 Tribe hitters. Both offenses came alive in the second game of the series Saturday afternoon. The Tribe opened the scoring in the top of the second. With one out, freshman left fielder Ryan Hall singled, advanced to third on a double by sophomore shortstop Tim Hoehn and scored on freshman right fielder Zach Newell’s fielder’s choice. The Owls responded with two runs in the bottom of the inning thanks to a two-RBI single off Greeson’s bat. Both teams Gould continued to score throughout the game, with the Tribe plating at least a run in every inning from the fourth on, while the Owls scored four in the fourth and five in the seventh. Down 11-10 entering the ninth inning, the College rallied to send the game to extra innings. Freshman second baseman Cullen Large roped a double to lead off the inning. After two quick outs, junior first baseman Charley Gould came through with a clutch RBI single to knot the game at 11 apiece. The Tribe scored a run to take the
lead in the top of the tenth on a double by Hoehn. However, the Owls added two more tallies to win the game in walk off fashion, with a run scoring on an error by Hoehn and an RBI single by Kennesaw State’s Griffin Helms sealing the Tribe defeat by a final score of 13-12. With inclement weather in the forecast for Sunday, the series finale was pushed back to Saturday evening. After plating 12 runs earlier in the day, the Tribe offense could only muster one run on three hits in the nightcap. Freshman pitcher Robert White made his first collegiate start, and the Owls greeted him with six runs on seven hits in the bottom of the first. The Tribe responded with their only run in the top of the second, as Newell’s fielder’s choice with the bases loaded scored Hall from third. Kennesaw State tacked on four more runs by the end of the game, earning a series sweep with a dominant 10-1 victory. White pitched only two innings, taking the loss for the College while giving up six runs on nine hits and two walks. Gabe Friese won his third game of the season for the Owls, pitching eight strong innings, allowing three hits, four walks, and one unearned run while striking out five. The Tribe travels to Richmond on Tuesday to take on the Spiders to conclude the four-game road trip. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.