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GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION
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Ed Gillespie (R)
Ralph Northam (D)
NIA KITCHIN FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR
MEILAN SOLLY FLAT HAT CHIEF STAFF WRITER
From his humble beginning as a Senate parking lot attendant to his election as the Republican candidate running for governor of Virginia, Ed Gillespie has climbed the political ladder. He is also a former chair of the Republican National Committee, owns a lobbying firm, and was a counselor to former U.S. President George W. Bush and aide to Mitt Romney. During his campaign Gillespie has emphasized the importance of creating jobs and reviving the economy. He plans to accomplish these goals through principles of conservative limited government and tax reform. As part of his aggressive tax reform, Gillespie plans to institute a cut on individual income tax by 10 percent across the board. He also plans to implement a policy that requires agencies to repeal or modernize two regulations for every new one created. These policies are part of a broader goal of natural economic growth through the expansion of existing businesses in Virginia. He aims to reduce the cost of dealing with government by 50 percent for citizens of Virginia. Chairman of Ed Gillespie’s campaign for governor of Virginia Pete Snyder ’94 said that Gillespie is a better choice for Virginians and especially for students at the College of William and Mary. “Our economy in Virginia is flatlining right now,” Snyder said. “We need to rev it up and we need to make sure that the terrific graduates of William and Mary actually have jobs and remain in the Commonwealth instead of have brain drain and move to places like Texas and California and Florida and economies that have been outperforming Virginia.” Gillespie also plans to address issues that threaten the safety of Virginians, and specifically the opioid crisis. Gillespie’s plan centers on the fact that addiction is a disease and not a moral failing. Therefore, his plans do not focus on incarceration for drug use but rather intervention and recovery. “Thousands of Virginians are facing challenges with mental illness and addiction, and too many of them are struggling to find treatment and recovery,” Gillespie said to ABC News. “My plan will strengthen our mental and behavioral health services and fight the opioid epidemic that has swept across our Commonwealth.” Gillespie also breaks with U.S. President Donald Trump on certain immigration issues involving DACA Dreamers. As the son of immigrants himself, Gillespie believes DACA should be saved. “I’m the son of an immigrant,” Gillespie said to the Washington Post. “My father came here as a child from Ireland. He was eight years old. … Now, they came here legally. He was processed through Ellis Island. But obviously, it wasn’t his choice to move to America and in the case of these dreamers, it wasn’t their choice either. And so, I think that clearly is a factor and I do not think they should be deported. And I hope Congress takes action to make sure that they’re not.” When addressing minimum wage, an important issue all the way down the ticket this race, Snyder said that Gillespie does not believe in increasing the wage to $15. He believes that this would be backbreaking for small businesses and that businesses would flee areas where this is imposed. He plans to create a growth economy by ridding regulations on small businesses and imposing his 10 percent blanket tax cut. “[This tax cut] wouldn’t come from anywhere,” Snyder said. “It is dependent on our economy continuing to grow. If we have a massive downturn, we’re not going to be cutting essential services. If we have slower growth you won’t see that tax relief.” Snyder emphasized that Gillespie is the better choice for Virginia and for students at the College because he plans to bring jobs back to the Commonwealth. “William and Mary students, if they want to remain in the Commonwealth, they’re going to want to graduate and they’re going to want to have a job,” Snyder said. “Ed Gillespie, when it comes to his plan for jobs and the economy, hands down is far superior to the one that Ralph Northam has really presided over.”
When it comes to politics, Ralph Northam doesn’t mince words. In June, the Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate garnered widespread attention after referring to U.S. President Donald Trump as a “narcissistic maniac,” and earlier this month, his campaign sent out flyers comparing Trump and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie to the neo-Nazis who rallied in Charlottesville in August. Despite his knack for levying candid criticism, Northam’s message throughout the Virginia gubernatorial race has been one of progression, inclusivity and collaboration. Northam served in the Virginia Senate between 2007 and 2014, when he assumed the role of lieutenant governor. He is also a pediatric neurologist and said that his time in the medical field inspired him to enter politics, as he found himself constantly frustrated by the complexities of the insurance industry. During his years in the state senate, Northam successfully spearheaded a ban on smoking in restaurants. He also promoted physical education in public schools and supported legislation protecting student-athletes, particularly those at risk of sustaining concussions. Moving forward, Northam said he hopes to prioritize economic and workforce development, as well as health care. One of his proposed initiatives, the G3, which means “Get Skilled — Get a Job — Give Back” would allow Virginians to obtain a free associate’s degree or workforce training credential in “new collar” fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare and clean energy. Upon completion of their degree or training credential, students would be required to commit to a year of public service in local or state government, a non-profit organization or a small business. Essentially, Northam said, students will be able to access higher education without incurring debt, and they will simultaneously give back to their communities. In addition to voicing concerns about college affordability, Northam said that millennials have advocated for more attention on the issue of diversity. “We want to make sure that we’re inclusive and that we welcome people to the Commonwealth of Virginia,” he said. “That’s in stark contrast to my opponent and our president.” Northam cited his statements regarding the Charlottesville riots earlier this year as proof of his support for inclusivity, and he readily labeled the individuals who provoked the incident as “supremacists.” In contrast, Trump laid the blame for the event on “both sides” and did not call the protestors neo-Nazis or white supremacists. Gillespie has stated that there is no moral equivalence between the white supremacists and the counter protestors. He also said that the white supremacist protestors were not representatives of the “alt-right” and did not, in fact, fall anywhere on the political spectrum. “Inclusivity starts with leadership,” Northam said. “People listen and follow our leadership, so it’s very important that the governor of Virginia is able to stand up and tell people that we are inclusive, we don’t condone hatred and bigotry and we do live in a very diverse society.” Northam added that the same logic applies to campus sexual assault, another issue commonly raised by millennial voters. If elected, Northam plans to supplement his economic and health care initiatives with projects related to renewable energy, gun violence and criminal justice — including the state opioid crisis, which he deemed the “largest challenge in Virginia.” Although Northam has been a vocal critic of prominent Republicans, he said that his years in Richmond have taught him the importance of working with individuals on both sides of the aisle. “We can agree to disagree, but at the end of the day, we work together to do the best for Virginia,” Northam said. “That’s what we refer to as ‘the Virginia way.’”
HEATHER CORDASCO
MARK HERRING
VOTE ED GILLESPIE
JOHN ADAMS
RALPH NORTHAM
JILL VOGEL
MIKE MULLIN
CLIFFORD HYRA
RAY ARMSTEAD
LARA OVERY
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Tackling the opioid crisis Candidate proposals highlight coordinated treatment, education MEILAN SOLLY // FLAT HAT CHIEF STAFF WRITER The Republicans and Democrats vying for victory in Virginia’s key statewide races — governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general — share little common ground on most policy issues, but the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis is different. Although the six candidates offer varying proposals for tackling the epidemic, all recognize its prevalence. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam deemed the crisis “the largest challenge in Virginia” right now, and Republican attorney general candidate John Adams said that if elected, his top priority would be establishing a substance abuse coordination center. The number of drug overdoses in Virginia has risen dramatically in recent years, and in November 2016, State Health Commissioner Marissa Levine declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
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Between 2015 and 2016, the percentage of deadly drug overdoses in the Commonwealth rose by 38 percent, and in 2016, individual fatalities numbered an estimated 1,420. Since 2013, drug overdoses have topped Virginia’s list of unnatural causes of death, surpassing both motor vehicle and gun-related deaths. Opioids are a category of drugs that dull the nervous system’s opioid receptors. Some opioids, including oxycodone and codeine, are commonly prescribed as strong pain relievers. Others, including heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil, are illegal and highly potent. Carfentanil, a synthetic
form of fentanyl, is 100 times more powerful than pure fentanyl and is used to tranquilize large animals. Although prescription opioids used to be the prime culprit in fatal drug overdoses, heroin and fentanyl have become increasingly present in Virginia. Last year, 803 of the state’s overdose deaths stemmed from fentanyl and/or heroin abuse, while 465 were the result of prescription opioid abuse. A key development in the state’s fight against opioid addiction was the Virginia General Assembly’s passage earlier this year of HB 1750, a bill that allows pharmacies to dispense the lifesaving drug naloxone without a prescription. The legislation built on a standing prescription issued by Levine as part of her declaration of a public health emergency and essentially made the drug’s widespread availability a permanent measure. During emergency situations, naloxone can block or reverse the effects of opioids and prevent a fatal overdose. Increased accessibility to naloxone has helped law enforcement officers and first responders treat addicts, but the drug is only one element of a complex solution. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie and his opponent, current Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam, have both released multi-step plans for tackling the opioid epidemic. Gillespie’s proposal emphasizes coordinated treatment efforts, drug abuse education for middle and high school students and teachers and the designation of a long-term recovery official to provide guidance on recovery systems across Virginia. The plan also outlines five guiding principles for fighting drug abuse: recognize addiction is a disease rather than a moral failing, focus on intervention, realize the state cannot “arrest our way out” of the current crisis, recognize multiple pathways to recovery and offer immediate help. Comparatively, Northam offers a sevenpronged plan with goals including providing treatment and resources for all Virginians
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Justin Fairfax broke into the political scene by making a surprise run for attorney general in 2012. He lost that race, but has continued pushing for change in Virginia politics. If he secures the post of lieutenant governor he will be the first African American to hold the position since Douglas Wilder in 1990. A former federal prosecutor, Fairfax was a U.S. attorney who worked in the major crimes and narcotics units, as well as deputy of a human trafficking task force. Now, he is a lawyer in private practice and coowns a small dental practice with his wife. Fairfax said he has been very fortunate to have had the opportunities he has had and that he wants the same for all Virginians. “All those experiences, I believe, allow me to be in a position to help fight and advocate for all Virginians and to help them have a brighter future and a shot at the American Dream,” Fairfax said. Fairfax said that if he wins, his top three priorities are economic security and opportunity, the expansion of Medicaid and criminal justice reform. In order to accomplish these goals, Fairfax said he wants to phase in a $15 minimum wage, increase access to community colleges and apprenticeships and invest in young people earlier in their lives in order to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. He is especially concerned with what he considers a broken criminal justice system in Virginia that refers more juveniles to the criminal justice system for school-based infractions than any other state. “What we want to do is make sure that fewer and fewer young people are going into a broken criminal justice system,” Fairfax said. In addition to these priorities, Fairfax said the heroin and opioid crisis in Virginia is a “travesty,” and Virginia needs to focus on
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Jill Vogel ’92 is running for lieutenant governor as a Republican, yet during her 10 years in the Virginia Senate, she has broken with her party on issues ranging from transgender rights to ethics reform. She supports the Second Amendment and is one of only two senators with an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association, but she also believes in climate change and wants to prioritize efforts to address rising sea levels. She banned child marriage in Virginia and views herself as a champion of women’s rights, but in 2012, she sponsored a controversial bill that would have required women to receive an ultrasound prior to undergoing an abortion. In her own words, Vogel is a politician who “bucks the system.” Vogel is originally from the Shenandoah Valley. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a bachelor’s degree in government and religion. During her time on campus, she studied abroad in South Africa and was a member of the social sorority Chi Omega. She then went on to earn a law degree at the DePaul University School of Law. In the years since, Vogel has served as chief counsel for the Republican National Committee, deputy general counsel for George W. Bush’s Department of Energy, 27th district representative in the Virginia Senate and founding partner of a politically focused law firm. “In addition to my professional background, I think the thing that makes me best prepared to be lieutenant governor is the 10 years I’ve spent in the senate,” Vogel said. “[I have] gained leadership roles in a whole litany of areas that prepare me to lead as president of the senate.” As a state senator, Vogel has tackled policy issues ranging from women’s health to redistricting and ethics reform. She said her initial
scientifically proven methods of helping people with these addictions. These include prevention, education and treatment as well as access to medications that can be administered to prevent an overdose from becoming lethal. “We can’t simply incarcerate our way out of this problem,” Fairfax said. When addressing gun control at the Oct. 5th debate against Jill Vogel, Fairfax did not mince words. Fairfax said that most Americans support “common-sense gun reform” and that over 90 percent support universal background checks. “Jill Vogel doesn’t believe anything needs to be done differently, and she said that any restrictions on any gun would violate the constitution, which again is patently false as a constitutional matter, but also extreme,” Fairfax said. “It’s way outside of the mainstream of Virginians and of Americans.” Fairfax is also passionate about raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour in Virginia. He said that everyone should be able to make a living wage and obtain economic mobility. He references other states that have also raised the minimum wage and are doing well to prove that this would be economically sustainable. “A number of states have raised their minimum wages,” Fairfax said. “They are doing well. Very low wages do not allow for advancement. The minimum wage has been raised over time. For those who argue about it being raised, was it wrong to raise it each time that we did? It has not been raised for a long time. Even just adjusted for inflation it should be above what it is now.” Despite all of these changes that Fairfax is eager to get to work on, he also said that he has a hopeful vision for Virginia’s future. By making change in Virginia, Fairfax hopes that he will be able to create a growing economy in which everyone can achieve the American Dream.
priorities upon assuming the role of lieutenant governor, however, would be health care and the Virginia economy. Vogel’s opponent, Democrat Justin Fairfax, supports the Affordable Care Act and hopes to expand Medicaid. Comparatively, Vogel proposes a more competitive private insurance market. “[Fairfax’s plan is] all government, all the time,” Vogel said. “In my view, that is the absolute wrong solution for healthcare. It’s not fair to say, ‘Oh well, Congress has done what they’re going to do, so now we just give up.’ We shouldn’t give up.” In addition to promoting a competitive insurance market, Vogel said she hopes to increase funding for higher education, graduate more students in the health sciences field and expand telemedicine, which is the use of technology such as video chat to treat patients remotely. Vogel’s plans for the economy, another key issue in the lieutenant governor race, center on protecting agriculture and rural economies. She has also promised the Americans for Tax Reform group that she will never vote to raise taxes. Despite her largely conservative record within the Virginia Senate, Vogel said she has always placed principle before politics and partisanship. “I’ve worked really hard to be a person who’s solution-oriented and works on all kinds of issues,” Vogel said. “And the issues that matter in my race, and the things that I’ve worked on transcend politics. If you’re working on opioids, you’re working on addiction, women’s health, combatting domestic violence and human trafficking — those are issues that I’d hope young college students, women especially, would embrace and want to support, and also that young people in general would find a place and a way to support our campaign because we have been different. I have run a campaign that’s about being modernthinking and forward-looking.”
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Justin Fairfax (Dem.)
Gubernatorial (cont.) SARAH SMITH FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR
The Virginia gubernatorial race has garnered a lot of attention, as one of the first major races since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump. Additionally, whoever wins Nov. 7 will oversee the 2020 state redistricting and will have the ability to veto proposed district maps. However, much of this attention has been centered on Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie. There’s a third candidate, Libertarian Cliff Hyra, who hopes to use the position of governor to respond to the growing change in Virginia. The 2017 gubernatorial race is Hyra’s first political endeavor. Hyra grew up in Fairfax County, and attended Virginia Tech, where he earned his bachelor’s in aerospace engineering. He then went on to earn his law degree from George Mason University and worked at boutique intellectual property law firms. After he graduated in 2007, he remained in Northern Virginia and joined an intellectual property law firm full-time. From there, he began his own intellectual property law practice called Hyra IP. He also joined Symbus Law Group in 2012 as a partner where he continues to work. He is also a registered patent attorney, a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars, the International Trademark Association and the American Intellectual Property Law Association. His legal specialties are in the areas of domestic and international patent and trademark preparation and prosecution, opinions, appeals, enforcement and contested proceedings. Gillespie and Northam have divided the race over several issues including immigration, health care, minimum wage laws and responding to the opioid crisis. Hyra’s platform addresses all of these issues as well as responds to the greater economy of the state and handles the question of Confederate monuments. To cope with what he sees as a struggling economy, Hyra said that he wants to end what he calls job-killing business taxes such as the Business, Professional and Occupational License tax that taxes gross receipts. He also wants to end state occupational licensing requirements for cosmetologists, interior decorators and nail technicians. Hyra also wants to support the state’s boom in food and drink revenue, by addressing what he sees as obscure and obstructive food and beverage laws. He wants to allow establishments to give away liquor at cost or loss as a customer perk, privatize the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and allow restaurants to pay wholesale prices for liquor.
Additionally, he wants to address taxes and spending to help the economy. He wants to exempt the first $60,000 of household income from state tax and to allow a $30,000 exemption for individuals. In terms of spending, he wants to appoint a commission modeled on the 2002 Governor’s Commission on Efficiency and Effectiveness and wants to authorize this commission to identify redundant services and streamline state agencies. In terms of health care, which Northam and Gillespie have marked as a primary issue in this election, Hyra said that he wants to move away from a regulation-based health care system to what he sees as a more innovative health care system that would pull practices from other states such as Texas to improve efficiency. He also wants to explore options for price transparency, expand legal caregiving roles for dental providers, nurse practitioners and physician assistants by removing the requirement of direct supervision of a physician. In terms of health insurance, he wants to allow the purchase of insurance across state lines to increase competition and allow medical care out of state or out of country where the cost and quality are better. In terms of social issues, Hyra supports repealing prohibitions of samesex marriage, civil unions and partnership recognition and bringing the constitution and code of Virginia in line with the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. Hyra also wants to reform Virginia’s Medicaid waiver system, which he sees as “broken,” to allow citizens with disabilities to make their own decisions. Hyra has also addressed the status of Confederate monuments in his platform, which has caused current events issues, particularly in regards to localities such as Richmond, Charlottesville and Northern Virginia, as local areas have divided over whether or not to remove Confederate statues. He believes that the state should allow localities to make these decisions, and would encourage these localities to make compromise solutions so as not to polarize the state even further. On a personal level, he notes that he has concerns with keeping Confederate statues on public land that is maintained with taxpayer funds.
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Attorney general John Adams might share a name with one of America’s founding fathers, but he’s spent most of his life outside of the political arena. This year, however, Adams is following in his namesake’s footsteps by serving as the Republican Party candidate for attorney general. A longtime lawyer and former federal prosecutor, Adams hopes to defeat incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring, who is running for a second term. The two candidates possess starkly contrasting philosophies: During his first term, Herring promoted liberal stances by fighting policies such as United States President Donald Trump’s travel ban and a state amendment banning same-sex marriage. Adams is a staunch conservative who opposes abortion and same-sex marriage, but he said that unlike Herring, he will not let personal beliefs guide his actions as attorney general. “My decision to get into the race was motivated by what I believe is the sort of extreme politicization of the attorney general’s office,” Adams said. “If you look at my life experience, I haven’t been a politician. I’ve been a lawyer.” Adams was raised in Chesterfield County and studied economics at the Virginia Military Institute. Following graduation, he became a U.S. naval officer and was deployed to areas including the Pacific, the Middle East and Central America. After completing his naval service, Adams enrolled at the University of Virginia School of Law. He has worked in law ever since, first as a clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court and now as a private practitioner. According to Adams, these experiences have prepared him to hold the position of attorney general. He said that his time at the Supreme Court enabled him to understand complex constitutional issues, while his role as associate White House counsel to former U.S. President George W. Bush taught him how to advise government officials. Although he holds conservative views — in addition to opposing liberal stances on several hot-button social issues, he supports the right to purchase and own firearms and believes in a privately-run, competitive insurance market –– Adams said that the attorney general’s job is to determine appropriate legal action rather than advocate for partisan legislation. “I’m running to be the lawyer for Virginia, and that’s an important, important distinction between, let’s say, running to be in the legislature, where … you’re going to take certain policy ideas and push [them],” Adams said. “I am going to provide legal advice that is objective, accurate and timely. Whether you’re a Republican or Democrat, if you ask me, as attorney general, what the law allows, you’re going to get the same answer.” If elected, Adams’s first step will be tackling Virginia’s opioid crisis.
He plans to establish a substance abuse coordination center where representatives from the law enforcement, rehabilitation and medical communities can connect and share information regarding aid efforts. Other priorities include protecting religious freedom — previously, Adams has provided pro-bono legal work for a religious group, the Little Sisters of the Poor, and defended Hobby Lobby’s refusal to provide contraceptive services under the Affordable Care Act — and fighting “spoofing,” a trick fraudsters use to display false caller I.D. information. Adams said that many individuals laugh at the concept of spoofing; however, it remains a problem that can lead to significant criminal activity. Spoofing is one of several issues Herring and Adams have clashed over during the campaign. This July, Herring opted not to join a group of attorney generals petitioning the Federal Communications Commission for greater efforts to fight spoofing and robocalls. Adams referred to this decision as a “failure” and said that his campaign team decided to highlight the issue in response. At an Oct. 20 debate in Leesburg, Virginia, Adams accused Herring
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John Adams (Rep.) SARAH SMITH FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR
Incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring is the Democratic candidate seeking re-election for the position he has held for the last four years. For him, his life growing up with a single mother shaped his views, as she encouraged him to fix problems that he saw in his community. Preparing for college, Herring worked on construction sites and did odd jobs to save money. He went on to receive his bachelor’s in foreign affairs and economics and a master’s degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia, in addition to a law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. Prior to being elected, Herring served as a state senator representing Loudoun and Fairfax Counties and focused on issues affecting the economy, such as working to expand small businesses. In 2013, Herring took a 165-vote margin over Republican candidate Mark Obenshain, who, because of the narrow margin, requested a publicly financed recount which began Dec. 26 of that year. After two days, Obenshain conceded, giving the Democratic Party control of the
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office for the first time in almost two decades. Following the recount, Herring issued a statement that he would use his position to improve “public safety, veterans’ services, civil rights, consumer and small business protections and ethics in our public sphere.” Creating safer communities has once again moved to the center stage, as the opioid crisis and law enforcement have become chief issues. Herring said that he believes “we can’t just arrest our way” out of the opioid crisis, and he has a five-point plan focusing on legislation, education, prevention, enforcement and collaboration. He prosecuted
over 75 cases against heroin dealers and donated over 80,000 drug disposal kits. Over 1.69 million doses of heroin and fentanyl worth $17 million were involved in these cases. He was recognized with the Bronze Key Award from the McShin Foundation for his commitment and effectiveness in addressing substance abuse. Additionally, Herring has prioritized community safety by promoting gun control through universal background checks, providing new training and recruiting local police departments. He has also called for protecting the safety of children, so he has prioritized digital forensics work to put child predators in prison and has secured higher jail sentences for child predators. Through digital forensics, he worked to examine the use of computers and phones so that lab technicians could analyze child pornography at the scene of the crime. According to Ballotpedia, this prioritization of child safety has resulted in additional arrests, more than 4,000 pieces of evidence and 200 active investigations. Now, as the Nov. 7 election approaches, Herring has emphasized his record of defending health care and called out his challenger, Republican John Adams, for pushing conservative social issues. He has also worked to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump’s social policies, such as his attacks on the Affordable Care Act. However, Adams has critiqued Herring for being too focused on social issues, such as his early career move of seeking to overturn Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage. Following his election, Herring brought marriage equality to Virginia by winning in the district and appeals courts prior to the Supreme Court decision. While Adams has called this “indefensible,” Herring has touted it as one of his career achievements. However, Herring has also focused on issues such as debt relief, creating a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to save taxpayers’ money, and has worked through a 30-year backlog of 2,000 untested rape kits. Another issue that Herring and challenger Adams have clashed on is spoofing attacks. In July, Herring opted to not join a group of attorney generals petitioning the Federal Communications Commission for greater efforts to fight spoofing attacks and robocalls. Adams is now calling this decision a failure. In March of 2017, during National Consumer Protection Week, Herring addressed the dangers of in-person, online and phone scams. Overall, Herring has emphasized that he is focused on preserving justice, equality and opportunity through his position, and that he plans on maintaining this focus if elected for a second term.
My impression of young voters is they share my frustration with politics just being so deeply ingrained in every part of their life, and they feel like we need a government that is more responsive to the citizens. Attorney general candidate John Adams
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of using his office to push a liberal agenda, particularly regarding social issues. He called Herring’s efforts to stop a state ban on same-sex marriage “unconscionable,” at least from a legal standpoint, and criticized the incumbent’s failure to end the opioid crisis. In response, Herring cited successes including the testing of 3,000 backlogged rape kits and continuing efforts to increase Virginians’ access to health care. He said that Adams is the one fixated on social issues and added that political stances play a larger role in the attorney general’s job than Herring thinks. Overall, Adams said he will strive to be a lawyer for Virginia, not another politician — and he thinks that this approach may help him win over younger voters. “My impression of young voters is they share my frustration with politics just being so deeply ingrained in every part of their life, and they feel like we need a government that is more responsive to the citizens,” Adams said.
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Mark Herring (Dem.)
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ensuring transparency and accountability and promoting non-opioid pain treatment. He pledges to fight for the continued availability of substance abuse treatment services provided under the Affordable Care Act, expand Medicaid to increase accessibility to evidence-based addiction treatment services and create a public online dashboard with real-time data about the crisis. The candidates for lieutenant governor — Republican Jill Vogel and Democrat Justin Fairfax — share many of their gubernatorial counterparts’ views. Vogel, in fact, announced her comprehensive plan alongside running mates Gillespie and Adams. According to Vogel, the experience of fighting addiction in her own district, which includes the City of Winchester and parts of multiple Northern Virginia countries, showed her that incarceration and other law enforcement solutions were ineffective. “Why is this a law enforcement issue?” Vogel
said. “Why are we not treating this as a public health crisis and trying to get people into treatment and out of jail? I’m providing a path of legislation to provide for a behavioral health approach and essentially a drug court, a docket that would get people out of the track of ‘hey, we’re going to send you to a jail and incarcerate you,’ [and explain], ‘We’re now going to treat your illness. You know, it’s not a moral failing that you have here. You’re an addict. And you can’t get well sitting in jail.’” Fairfax approaches the opioid crisis as both a health care and law enforcement issue thanks to his background in federal prosecution; however, his proposals are largely related to criminal justice reform. Rather than imposing mandatory minimum sentences on nonviolent drug offenders, Fairfax suggests finding the underlying causes of drug abuse and providing support as needed. He also advocates increased resources for at-risk populations, particularly students, and finding alternatives to school systems’ harsh disciplinary measures. “We must adopt practices that encourage
positive engagement by law enforcement with the communities they serve,” Fairfax told political website Ballotpedia. “By building and emphasizing relationships in these neighborhoods, trust and communication lines can be strengthened.” The third pair of candidates — Adams and current Attorney General Mark Herring — have been quick to criticize each other throughout their campaigns, and the opioid crisis has served as one of many points of contention. As the incumbent attorney general, Herring has already spent several years tackling the epidemic. His five-point plan focuses on legislation, education, prevention, enforcement and collaboration, and he emphasizes prior successes ranging from the prosecution of more than 75 cases against heroin dealers to the creation of an award-winning educational documentary and donation of more than 80,000 drug disposal kits. During Herring’s time in office, the General Assembly passed HB 1750, the bill that made naloxone readily accessible without a prescription, and a “Good Samaritan” law
designed to encourage individuals who witness an overdose to seek medical aid. Still, Adams readily pointed out the shortcomings of Herring’s efforts during the final attorney general debate. According to WTOP, Adams alleged that the “opioid crisis that [Herring has] worked so hard to fix is spiraling out of control.” He noted, too, that the number of opioid-related deaths has risen during Herring’s tenure. Adams’ solution to the opioid crisis centers on prevention and education, treatment and enforcement. He hopes to use the attorney general’s office to leverage resources across the state and proposes the establishment of a substance abuse coordination center where representatives from the law enforcement, rehabilitation and medical communities can connect and share information regarding aid efforts. “There’s a lot of good people out there trying to help,” Adams said. “But they’re not talking to each other, they’re not communicating, they’re not sharing information in an as efficient way as they could.”
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House of Delegates AMELIA LUCAS FLAT HAT DIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR
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Mike Mullin (Dem.) AMELIA LUCAS FLAT HAT DIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR
“You don’t run against someone. You run your race,” Heather Cordasco, the Republican House of Delegates candidate for District 93, said about challenging incumbent Delegate Mike Mullin in the Nov. 7 election. Cordasco’s race involves stressing her ties to the community and volunteer experiences as well as focusing on issues related to education, small businesses and transportation. Her resume is extensive, with volunteer and community work experiences that range from the American Red Cross to the New Horizons board to the League of Women Voters to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens’ Academy. Cordasco said that widespread experience has given her both a broad view of the Commonwealth and a more specific perspective on local communities. Her family has resided on the Peninsula since 1993 and moved to James City County in 2004. It was her four-year term as vice chair of the Williamsburg-James City County School Board from 20122015 that inspired her to enter politics. “I discovered while I was on the school board that I had a love for policy, and that policy helps to change a lot of things in our community,” Cordasco said. “A lot of the stuff that affects the 93rd district comes from Richmond, and I want to be part of those decisions.” Cordasco previously ran against and lost to Mike Mullin in the 2016 special election by 2,783 votes. She earned 46.2 percent of the vote. The last Republican to win District 93 was Delegate Mike Watson, who lost the seat to current Virginia Senator Monty Mason ’89 in 2013. Education continues to influence Cordasco’s platform significantly. She wants to ensure that Virginia’s education system guarantees that students will graduate with the tools necessary to find jobs. “To me, it’s kind of like a three-legged stool,” she said. “You want
“It means I’ve put a lot of miles on my car,” Delegate Mike Mullin said when asked about balancing life representing District 93 in the Virginia House of Delegates with his day job as a criminal prosecutor. If Mullin wins the Nov. 7 election, 364 days after he won his first election, he can plan on putting even more miles on his car traveling between the Peninsula and Richmond. Since 2007, Mullin has served as a criminal prosecutor in Suffolk, dealing with cases of sexual violence, gangs and intimate partner violence. That profession has influenced his legislative priorities. In his first term as delegate, he passed four bills, the majority of which dealt with protecting victims of intimate partner violence. Mullin named HB 2064 as the piece of legislature he is most proud of. The law, which went into effect July 1, does not allow people convicted of violent offenses in the past, such as malicious wounding or arson, to qualify as first-time offenders of domestic violence. “I was seeing in the courtroom that people were getting away with domestic violence on that technicality,” Mullin said. “I worked with other people across the aisle to make sure that that didn’t happen again. We closed that loophole here in Virginia.” The bill passed the Virginia House of Delegates unanimously. “I have a record of being able to get things done across the aisle in the General Assembly,” Mullin said. “I have a record on standing strong and protecting our community and making sure,
an educational system that has a lot of option and diversity, certainly two and four-year colleges, but also certifications and trades. We need to teach technical skills that are involved in things like advanced manufacturing and even coding.” Cordasco also wants to address building and running small businesses with “reasonable” regulations and a tax structure that helps small businesses operate with relative ease. From knocking on doors, she has heard from citizens concerned about how reliant Williamsburg and James City County is on the tourism and service industries. “They can’t live where they work,” she said. “They also aren’t provided with significant salaries or benefits. We really do need to have some different job options. That’s something that I hear about a lot.” Another key component of her platform includes improving transportation and transit systems. Cordasco marks the completion of the final 23 miles of the I-64 project as a priority. Another major transportation issue she wants to address is the Hampton Roads BridgeTunnel backup; the Federal Highway Administration officially decided in June to expand the HRBT. “Our construction is great, it’s moved along quickly, and it’s good that we got something done, but a lot of neighborhoods that I walk in still have a lot of challenges with overflow from traffic,” Cordasco said. As a mother of college-aged children, Cordasco shared her concerns about the rising tuition and fees of Virginia public colleges. She graduated with an English degree from Nyack College in New York. “I’m very concerned with that indebtedness,” Cordasco said. “With the public colleges, that is something that the General Assembly could have some say in.” Advocating for more options outside of the four-year college track, another focus of her campaign would also reduce student debt and help graduates find jobs more easily after they receive their diplomas or certificates.
as a prosecutor, that we are protecting victims of sexual assault and domestic assault. I’ve been very successful at reaching across the aisle to both Republicans and Democrats to be able to get things done.” Mullin said that he is running for another term because there is still more work to do. He still seeks to close loopholes in Virginia laws that allow perpetrators of sexual and domestic violence to receive shorter sentences and first offender status. He also wants to address the availablity of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in Williamsburg. “I want to do more to protect victims of sexual assault and domestic violence,” Mullin said. “I think that there is a lot more work that can be done to protect and diversify our economy here in Williamsburg and James City County. There’s a lot more that needs to be done in terms of a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions and making sure that we can stop the attacks on our LGBTQ community. Those are the things that I am going to continue to fight for.” Although Mullin is a resident of Newport News, he maintains connections to the College of William and Mary. Mullin can often be seen on campus visiting the Young Democrats. While Mullin himself is a 2004 graduate of Christopher Newport University, his wife Laura graduated from the College that same year. Students who attended the Road to Richmond, an annual event that allows College students to lobby at the Virginia State Assembly, in 2017 met with Mullin and his predecessor, Mason. “It’s been an incredible honor to be the delegate representing William and Mary,” Mullin said. “I’m looking forward to coming back and working with students again this upcoming session.”
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Heather Cordasco (Rep.)
Commissioner of revenue Lara Overy SARAH SMITH FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR
For Lara Overy ’08, the position of the City of Williamsburg’s commissioner of revenue brings her a chance to serve in an elected position while using what she calls her skill set, gained from her academic background and her previous work experience. Overy also ran for office in 2015 against now-State Sen. Monty Mason ’89. At the time, the two were contending to represent District 93 in the Virginia House of Delegates. They split over education, campaign finance reform and gun control, among other issues. While she lost that election, she’s now running for commissioner of revenue and has been endorsed by Judy Nightengale Fuqua, who has held the position for over 16 years. “I have always wanted to serve in an elected position,” Overy said. “When I looked at the skill set needed for this job, I saw that I had the skill set needed, and I decided I wanted to run. There was no employee in the office who wanted it and no other experienced person to step in. When I learned what the job was about, I realized I was qualified.” Overy cites her education from the College of William and Mary as one of many things that makes her more qualified than Ray Armstead, the other candidate for this position. “William and Mary provides a top-notch education; it makes you a well-rounded citizen,” Overy said. “During my time there, I won the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Award, and it has been ingrained in me to be a public servant.” In her work life, Overy works as the chief operating officer for Compass Wealth Strategies. Prior to this position, she served as the director of development for Thomas Nelson Community College, where she led the development team in securing public, private, corporate and foundation funding. She also serves as the executive director of the Educational Foundation and as the director of development at Tidewater Community College.
According to Overy, the commissioner of revenue position is not a position that involves changing policy — it is one that is about enforcing policy. The position involves overseeing the collecting of individual income taxes, local business taxes, tangible personal property taxes and determining the locality of residence for citizens of the Williamsburg area. “I’ve spent a lot of time understanding how things work,” Overy said. “From what I’ve heard, the office is run very efficiently. It is well-respected by members of the community and members of the business community. This is not a position that sets policy, but one that enforces policy. It is about making connections quickly, so having someone that has experience in management is so important.” Overy said that she does not want to frame this campaign around things she would like to change upon being elected. She said that it is better to have an open mind and listen to the needs of the citizens, since much of the commissioner of revenue’s position revolves around state code. Additionally, Overy said that her experience with managing staffs, as well as multi-milliondollar firms, has given her the experience necessary for this position. She said that if a candidate who lacked the ability to work with the support staff in the office were to be elected, the processes would be slowed down and citizens would be negatively impacted. One thing that her opponent, Armstead, has addressed as a problem is that several residents of the City or surrounding areas struggle with determining whether they are citizens of Williamsburg or of James City County. Overy said that while this is not something that she had heard much about from talking with constituents, she would love to educate citizens more about this. For Overy, this local race is very important, and maybe more important than other races on the Nov. 7 ballot, because whoever is elected will have more impact locally and on everyday policies.
Ray Armstead SARAH SMITH FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR
For Ray Armstead, running for the City of Williamsburg’s commissioner of revenue would bring what he calls a much-needed change of pace to his career, considering his last position was cut when the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation began to downsize. The position is a constitutional officer outlined in the Constitution of Virginia who serves a fouryear term. It is currently held by Judy Nightengale Fuqua, who was re-elected most recently in 2014 but has decided to retire. The commissioner of revenue works to determine who is and isn’t a City resident, registers motor vehicles, assesses personal property taxes, administers local business taxes, prepares individual income tax returns and processes Virginia’s estimated income tax voucher for all residents. “Because of my years of experience working with the public and what I understand from this job, it’s not just being in charge of the office and the taxes, it’s working with the folks and the taxes and their tangible personal property and seeing how that affects them,” Armstead said. Armstead’s experience with the public is centered around over 20 years of work with Colonial Williamsburg. For 11 years, he worked with the Department of Transportation as a bus driver. Then, for 12 years he worked with the Department of Safety as a security officer. For the last three, he’s overseen museum security; however, this position was recently cut, leaving Armstead looking for a career change. “I decided to run for this position because I want to work for the City,” Armstead said. “It’s a career move for me. It’s a career change, it’s good timing. My position was eliminated with Colonial Williamsburg as a manager of museum security, so I have actually already left the Foundation and this would be a great opportunity to switch
careers and to work with the City and the citizens of the City.” Armstead said that while he views Nightengale Fuqua’s term as successful, he would like to see the City move to be more efficient in handling tangible personal property taxes and helping citizens determine if they are residents of Williamsburg. To do this, Armstead said he would like speed up the process of assisting taxpayers. While the position is on the ballot for residents of Williamsburg, the election will not bring about major policy changes because it is directed by the Constitution of Virginia, and policies that are made must be sanctioned by the City Council. Armstead said that much of the work to make things run more efficiently will not come from policy changes, but just from how he handles the position. “I hope that we make sure that we continue to ensure that the citizens of Williamsburg will continue to have their taxes done fairly and to address all of their problems with tangible personal property taxes,” Armstead said. “I also want to help folks with their confusion if they are citizens of Williamsburg or of a surrounding area, which seems to be a problem that comes up when they wonder who they pay their taxes to.” For Armstead, who also got to know the community through his work with retail and his three years of service with the United States Army, dedicating part of his career to public service is valuable and important, and something he recommends others do. “I would like to stress for college students and recent college graduates who are entering the work force … to make sure that they dedicate some part of their education and careers to public service, be it your local government or our national government. Seek what you can do to help or volunteer in any way that you can,” Armstead said. “That just makes you a wellrounded individual and it will make your career more satisfying.”
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STAFF COLUMN
Noting the flaws in school’s illness policy
Ethan Brown THE FLAT HAT
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GUEST COLUMN
Thinking theologically about polarization
Rev. Tyler Montgomery FLAT HAT GUEST COLUMNIST
Are we accelerating toward a precipice? The polarization of our national politics is increasingly visible at the College of William and Mary. On the one hand, protesters shouted down an invited speaker in Commonwealth Auditorium Oct. 4 by chanting slogans that included “liberalism is white supremacy.” On the other hand, anonymous fliers were posted in Morton Hall Oct. 9 that included the statement “affirmative action is government-mandated racism.” Government professor Hugh Heclo captured the reality of our culture wars well in a lecture delivered at Harvard University when he said, “Both sides perceive themselves to be under attack from a determined foe. Both enjoy the selfrighteousness that comes with being the aggrieved victims of such aggression. And both find it useful to play the politics of fear against each other.” Terms like “racism” and “white supremacy” risk losing meaning in such a climate, as both sides claim exclusive recourse to their meaning and application. Words are distorted to become tribal indicators rather than a means of communication. For example, President Trump’s absurd suggestion that there were “very bad people on both sides” of the recent Charlottesville protests was a horrifying failure to indicate assent or dissent in graduated terms, and has resulted in an increasingly polarized understanding of what it means to be impartial. As a result, the very notion of dialogue and conversation is now under suspicion. Despite wide recognition that something has gone deeply wrong, easy solutions are not forthcoming; However, I suggest that a theologically literate discussion is an important piece of the puzzle that seems to have broken apart. One problematic development in higher education is the reduction of religion to its cultural artifacts — Christians celebrate Christmas, Jews have Passover dinners and Muslims fast in culturally diverse ways, etc. This reduction fails to grasp that every human being finds meaning in subjective, socially conditioned norms that we often receive as self-evident. Theology is important because it forces us to flesh out the difficult intermediary issues through which we arrive at moral conclusions. This process of “fleshing out” our moral assumptions (which we Christians take quite literally) is essential to healthy expressions of subjective truth claims. Without this process, we often fall prey to fundamentalism and lazy moral conclusions. One unexamined religious ideology that is particularly concerning to me on campus is an emerging Theology of Self, which suggests that the subjective feelings of any given student is the absolute arbiter of reality. For example, community members who advocate for “trigger warnings” or file public grievances against professors who challenge their viewpoints on political issues in the name of “safe space” are claiming that their perceived experience is more authoritative than the objective context of an action. Students who adhere to this Theology of Self are right to be concerned with subjective truth and the lived reality of diverse human experience, but whether they recognize it or not, they are making unquestionably theological claims about the nature and authority of truth.
As a Christian, my whole life is structured around that category of claim. I believe in certain essential truths about human existence that have been divinely revealed through the life and work of a unique historical person: Jesus of Nazareth. The truths revealed in Jesus are necessarily personal and subjective, and they preclude certain other subjective truth claims such as the idea that God does not exist. In this sense, my Christianity makes me kin to the proponents of a Theology of Self; however, the difference between us is that we have radically different conceptions of the self and how our truth claims should interact with those who do not share them. As a Christian priest, I encourage my students and parishioners to expose themselves to criticisms of Christianity because a vibrant, adult expression of faith is refined through intellectual discourse. Strangers to the Christian faith often articulate wonderful theological truths; it is important for us to hear their criticisms because they keep our community honest by steering us away from lazy, fundamentalist binaries of “good” and “bad.” Furthermore, the life and example of Jesus demand that his followers be in a relationship with those who do not agree with him, even those who despise him. Therefore, I tell my students that we are obligated to engage people of diverse ideas in the same way that Jesus engaged people in his own time as beloved children of God. My point here is that by using unexamined truth claims to impose moral sanctions and restrict our campus’ intellectual discourse, many students are unwittingly advancing a conception of the College community that is alarmingly theocratic. As a Christian priest, I fear the darkest moments in Christendom are foreshadowed in the assumptions on display in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and Morton Hall. Religious fundamentalism of any sort often leads to dramatically polarized conceptions of the world, which in turn can lead to intolerance and authoritarianism. As American citizens, we are witnesses to the fact that theological conviction does not require political authoritarianism. We live in a country where, largely based on religious belief, people have opposed political authoritarianism, and thanks be to God that they continue to do so. That being said, our theological literacy is at low ebb, and I am worried that our culture of protest has blinded us from seeing when we are engaged in making fundamentalist truth claims. One of the greatest dangers of religious zealotry is a reductionist view of the human person. My concern is that is precisely what the theological claim of the Self as “victim” or a “pure and righteous ally” accomplishes. When we reduce religion to cultural diversity and fail to understand the value of theological rigor, we expose ourselves to the failures of fundamentalism and distort our ability to be reasonable as well as empathic. We cannot learn from each other when we presume malicious intent and silence discourse before we are able to express our dissent in graduated terms. This is a fundamentalist mistake, and one which Jesus attacked when he walked this earth, challenging those who thought themselves righteous to confront their unrighteousness, and affirming those who regarded themselves as beyond redemption. Theologies of self-righteousness are nothing new, but we are witnessing how they foster polarization in our own time. I fear that members of our community are increasingly being forced to conceive of themselves within the narrow dictates of a Theology of Self that often expresses itself in fundamentalist ways. At a minimum, recognizing the theological parallels between this emerging Theology of Self and religious fundamentalism should allow us to engage in honest discussion. We have little hope of reconciliation and justice if we do not understand the nature of the truths for which we advocate and indeed the complexities of our own humanity. Rev. Tyler Montgomery is the Episcopal Chaplain to William and Mary. Email him at tlmontgomery@wm.edu.
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Religious fundamentalism of any sort often leads to dramatically polarized conceptions of the world.
The arrival of fall is an exciting time in Williamsburg. From fanciful lattes to the picturesque foliage alongside Richmond Road, the season brings renewal and rejuvenation to the College of William and Mary. Unfortunately, every rose has its thorn. Being cloaked in veils of pumpkin spice cannot prevent the impending winter from rearing its ugly head; with autumn inevitably comes illness, infecting swaths of the student population as influenza season quickly approaches. Last week, I fell victim to this dreadful annual cycle. I woke up with a searing headache, a biting sore throat and an unrelenting fever. I was frigid one moment, then doused in sweat seconds later. My head felt as if it had been split in two, and I struggled to concentrate. After whining to a few friends, I trudged to the Student Health Center at eight that morning, certainly no longer
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Without any official paperwork from the Health Center, it was challenging to communicate the veracity of my illness without appearing overly dramatic. mesmerized by autumnal bliss. I have nothing negative to say about the Health Center itself; the staff was warm and friendly, and seemed genuinely concerned for my wellbeing. However, I incorrectly assumed that their compassion would translate into some type of official documentation, as I had hoped to obtain a note from the Health Center to pass along to my professors with the purpose of excusing my absences that day. I was dismayed to learn about the College’s policy of discouraging sick notes from the Student Health Center, as I was left empty-handed in conveying my ailing situation to my professors. Without any official paperwork from the Health Center, it was challenging to communicate the veracity of my illness without appearing overly dramatic. Although I was likely only suffering from the flu or from some other common viral infection, I was not in a state to attend and participate in class effectively. I find it troubling that the College does not have mechanisms in place for excusing students suffering from common illnesses. It casts doubt on our community’s overarching commitment to health. For a school that prides itself so much on self-care, it is irresponsible to force students to choose between personal health and academic success. Refusing to excuse students from class even if they are ill enough to seek medical services is unfair, as it creates a toxic environment where students feel compelled to sacrifice their physical well-being in preservation of their grade point average. I am confident that the College’s refusal to provide excusal notes stems from its desire to instill responsibility and accountability in students, and that the College views sickness as an experience for members of the Tribe to grow and strengthen ourselves, both as students and individuals. I similarly believe that the development of self-reliance is crucial to the university experience. But as college students, every day is an exercise in self-reliance. We leave loved ones behind at home, and we sever ties with far away friends; we study tirelessly, and we work long, arduous hours in pursuit of scholastic glory. When I’m ill, I do not need to suffer unnecessarily in order to become a stronger person; what I need is an excusal note so I can sleep, rest and recover without obliterating my academic standing. Only when we have such a policy can this campus say it values self-care. Email Ethan Brown at ewbrown@email.wm.edu
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Defending Halloweekend: A fun time for all students
Anthony Madalone THE FLAT HAT
Like many of the students at The College of William and Mary, I’ve had my fair share of late-night trips to Wawa with friends. The typical scene is nearly always the same: Hordes of students of various levels of coherence stand around, all patiently (or impatiently) waiting for their various varieties of quesadillas or slowly sipping on 44 ounce containers of Wawa water. This last Friday, however, something was different. The general mood had shifted. Something was spookier. Goofier. I met a milkshake that night. And that is pretty dang incredible. This was, of course, because this weekend was Halloweekend, a sacred tradition at the College and institutions of learning everywhere. Some may shun this weekend as just another excuse for college students to go out drinking and partying rather than pursuing more academic interests. While this may be true, one has to remember that this is college: Partying will happen. College social life finds a way. For haters of parties, at its worst Halloweekend can simply be another normal college weekend.
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Halloweekend is not just enjoyable for the party crowd: It is a festival with an essence of creativity and fun that eclipses nearly any other college The way I see it, however, Halloweekend is not just enjoyable for the party crowd: It is a festival with an essence of creativity and fun that eclipses nearly any other college weekend and whole-heartedly represents the values the College holds dear. A typical college party can have a theme beyond just being a party. Perhaps it’s jungle themed. Maybe tropical. Possibly something exhibiting even further creativity. These are all interesting ways to add some extra spice to the college party experience. Halloweekend takes all of these themes, mixes them together, and throws in a heaping helping of infinite imagination, with costumes mixing cultures and ideas just as the College advises us to. The sheer creativity in what people can and will dress as is staggering, and the creativity exhibited is a reflection of the spirit of learning and curiosity the College prides itself on. Appreciation for other people’s ideas is intrinsically built into the weekend: Regardless of who you are, it is almost impossible not to love someone committing wholeheartedly to a costume, whether it be anything from a body-tight skeleton suit to a Minion onesie. Even if Halloween’s rampant consumerism makes you hate the holiday, Halloweekend at the College and other universities subverts this by proxy of the fact that everyone here is a college student attempting to save money whenever they can. During Halloweekend, a well-thought-out pun costume is just as impressive as an extravagant, expensively tailored suit. A literal killer of cereal, a fan of ceilings and a physical manifestation of life handing out lemons are among the many punny possibilities that can be effective while also leting a wallet breathe easy. One is limited by their own mind rather than wealth, a sentiment reflecting that of the American Dream and the opportunities that the College will hopefully give all of us in the future. With all of this, Halloweekend acts as a great equalizer, allowing ingenuity to triumph and people to gather together under a banner of spooky fun. It acts as an excuse for the students of the College to accept each other outside of the classroom in a way not always seen on the weekends, and, if anything, it amplifies the values of the College beyond what a typical weekend could. Let us never forget: There truly is something special about meeting a milkshake. Email Anthony Madalone at asmadalone@email.wm.edu
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Appreciating ‘slutty’ Halloween costumes as creative outlets
Hallie O’Rourke THE FLAT HAT
For college students, Halloween is often marked by a copious amount of sexy costumes. There seem to be two distinct reactions to this holiday tradition: those who support the idea and even partake in dressing scantily, and those who are not fond of the trend. I can understand that some may not want to show off all their bits and pieces for the world to see in a tiny costume, but I feel like that should not affect others’ free will to dress as they please. If one feels inclined to don fishnet tights, bunny ears and leotard, they absolutely should. If one would rather parade around in a fun one-piece pajama suit, all the power to them. However, the only person who should be making the decision about what they are and are not comfortable with wearing is the Halloween celebrator themselves. Judging others in any context is not a good look and definitely does not fit with the spooky festivities this holiday brings. Personally, I find the creative, so-called “slutty” Halloween costumes to be some of the best. I admire my fellow women for always being crafty enough to turn a generic costume into something sexy. At one event this weekend, I saw a girl dressed as a sexy version of Pennywise the clown, and I was inspired. The imagination involved in many costumes is something I have always enjoyed, whether there is a sexy twist to the outfit or not. Additionally, I think that this trend of sexy Halloween costumes comes with some sense of self-awareness and irony on the part of the people wearing them. If one is to dress
as a sexy version of character who generally is by no means sexy, one would assume they are aware of the joke and thus playing into the fun of Halloween. In fact, I know people who try to come up with the most ridiculous, unattractive idea for a costume and turn it into something hot. Although I did not see any sexy Thomas Jeffersons this weekend, I can only hope that somewhere, they did exist. Instead of viewing people’s personal choices to dress as something sexy with malice, ghosts and ghouls alike should appreciate the effort that anyone and everyone puts into whatever type of costume they decide on. Even if a girl is wearing something one deems to be too common or basic, one should still respect her as a person and hold back harsh judgements. It seems very juvenile to remind college students that judging people based on what they wear is not acceptable in our society, but I find myself constantly fighting this battle. Who cares if what’s-her-name had her breasts falling out of her sexy goldfish costume — she was probably having a better time dancing the night away in an outfit she felt comfortable in than you did watching her and judging her for her life choices. Slut shaming should be avoided no matter the occasion, but especially on Halloween. Just because someone is wearing a skimpy getup doesn’t mean that they want to hook up with you, nor does it open the platform to make derogatory comments toward them. In my experience at the College, cat calling and slut shaming are not as prevalent as they are in other areas, but these are still topics that must be discussed and confronted. Remember kids, making comments based on someone’s appearance or sexuality is sexual harassment, and it is an activity that we should try to abolish from our lives. Instead of judging people based on what they are wearing, one should instead just focus on enjoying themselves and admiring the array of costumes present at any fright-filled function. A supportive attitude and good sense of humor are two things one should always bring along during the Halloween season, and judgmental, sexist comments must be checked at the door.
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Slut shaming should be avoided no matter the occasion, but especially on Halloween.
Challenging the cultural pressure to wear sexy costumes
Sharon Kim THE FLAT HAT
I walk down the aisles of Party City, browsing the costume section for something to wear on Halloween. All I see are typical “sexy” costumes for women. Sexy cat, sexy witch, sexy nurse, sexy maid. Wait, hold up. Sexy Minion? Now that’s a bit too far. Every October, the costume business makes millions of dollars selling costumes targeted toward women. The industry is trying to sexualize even the most innocent of costume ideas — I’ve seen everything from a “sexy” pizza to a “sexy” Spongebob. The lengths that the costume industry goes to in order to sexualize costumes is ridiculous. Nowadays as a female, your options are pretty much limited to costumes that include the word “sexy.” Women are being discouraged from wearing scary or actually imaginative costumes. What ever happened to dressing up without having to worry about how sexy you are? Why does Halloween have to be a “who can show more skin” competition? Halloween is meant to allow people to let out their inner creativity, not to pressure them into dressing inappropriately for the sake of being sexualized. Dressing up in scanty costumes is not in the Halloween tradition. The emphasis placed on wearing revealing costumes
reduces women to just their bodies. That is not to say that I’m slut shaming women who show skin and cleavage. Women should be allowed to wear whatever they want without feeling ashamed about their bodies. However, women shouldn’t feel obligated to exploit their bodies in order to fit the societal construct that women should be sexy. The scanty costume tradition, especially prevalent on college campuses, contributes to the objectification and sexualization of women. It only reinforces the idea that women’s bodies are explicitly sexual. The issue isn’t that women are wearing provocative costumes. The issue is how they are being treated as a result of their costumes. Women are constantly being slut shamed based on what they wear, especially during Halloween. What’s more is that there are many conflicting aspects to this tradition. People judge women for exposing too much of their bodies but call them prudes if they don’t wear a “sexy” costume. Ultimately, women are faced with the dilemma of having to choose between two options: Dress sexily and be judged, or don’t dress sexily and still be judged. There’s no winning in this situation. The scanty costume tradition is being held as a standard for all women on Halloween. Girls are expected to dress this certain way, but are criticized when they do. The contradictory nature of this tradition makes it difficult for women to be seen as anything but sexualized beings. Halloween is a chance for women to celebrate and express their sexuality. But it quickly becomes an issue when they are being judged and measured based on their bodies. In the end, women who either do or don’t dress provocatively on Halloween want the same thing, which is to be able to control what they do with their bodies. And neither group should be judged for that. Email Sharon Kim at skim37@email.wm.edu.
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Gunpowder and Treason Remember the fifth of November — The origin of Guy Fawkes Day MAGGIE MORE THE FLAT HAT
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“The biggest deal is that you see people who you might not have seen in a while because they’ve come over for this bonfire,” Johnson said.
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People from the surrounding wee villages come, and our town council puts on a fireworks display, and there’s a bonfire. And there’s like a sort of vaguely human shaped thing in the bonfire.
Popper said in an email. “The idea was not just to get rid of the king, but to spark a revolution that would put in place a Catholic monarch and elite.” Most Catholics at the time were deeply upset by this, however, as the radical plot only added to their own persecution when Protestants began blaming all Catholics for the assassination attempt. “It all sounds really familiar and relevant to today” Minear said. Along with not being blamed, many celebrated the plot’s failure. It is this celebration that has continued up to today, though the meaning has changed over time, and the history aspect is sometimes left aside in favor of celebrating. “It’s not really a holiday at all. There will be celebrations in the evening, but they are not huge events. It’s an excuse to celebrate if you want, but not a big deal,” Scottish third year student at St Andrews Gregor Haywood said in an email. Johnson said the way people celebrate differs, depending on whether they live in a large city or in a smaller village. Small villages typically have large fiery displays, which cities don’t have enough space for. “I live in a wee village sort of in the middle of nowhere, and it’s slightly different for cities,” Johnson said. “What my village does is people from the surrounding wee villages come and our town council puts on a fireworks display and there’s a bonfire. And there’s a sort of vaguely human shaped thing in the bonfire.” The thing in the bonfire traditionally represents Guy Fawkes, being burned for his crimes, although that can also vary depending on the celebration. “It used to be that the bonfire was there to put a burning man on, traditionally made of straw or some other stuff, and wearing someone’s old clothes,” Myers said in an email. “With time this developed to be any unpopular figure e.g. I think Guys have been made in the image of politicians before.” While some see the bonfire as a punishment for Guy Fawkes, others see it as a celebration of the idea of the Gunpowder Plot itself. “You’ll find that view more in Scotland,” Johnson said. “Depending on who you talk to, the meaning of it is different.” Regardless of their view of the man himself, however, people across Britain see Guy Fawkes Day as a reason to come together around a fire, eat, drink and be merry.
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A radical sect of a religious minority. A plot to blow up the government. A last minute capture of the conspirators. Horror, heroism and explosions. Though these events sound eerily familiar, they are not from the latest front-page story about a foiled terrorist plan. They are the historical background for a British celebration known as Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Day. “We still have the rhyme ‘Remember Remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot, We see no reason why gunpowder treason, Should ever be forgot.’ though the second half is usually missed off, and the history of it is still taught in schools,” Amy Myers, an English fourth year student at the University of St Andrews, said in an email. “I think people have mostly forgotten the connection with Guy Fawkes, or choose not to tie the event to Guy Fawkes.” Americans may know Guy Fawkes from the movie “V for Vendetta” in which the protagonist disguises himself with a mask of the historical figure before standing up to the totalitarian government. Masks in the same style were later co-opted as the symbol of the “hacktivist” group Anonymous, because of their allusion to Guy Fawkes. “The actual bonfire nights, you never see people wearing the mask,” Harry Johnson, a Scottish third year student visiting the College from St Andrews this semester, said. “Because of Anonymous probably, it’s become mostly a separate symbol.” On Nov. 5, 1605, a man named Guy Fawkes was discovered in a storage room underneath Parliament — along with several barrels of gunpowder. He and 12 other men had planned to blow up the British Houses of Parliament to kill the visiting King James I, along with his entire family and all the members of Parliament. English professor Erin Minear is familiar with Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot due to her specialization in Shakespeare, who wrote during the same era as Guy Fawkes’s plot. “He [Guy Fawkes] was the servant of one of the main conspirators, and he was the one that was caught,” Minear said. “They had rented this basement room below the houses of Parliament, and they searched it because they had suspicion of the plot.” Guy Fawkes was not, however, the diabolical mastermind, or even the most central figure in the small group of 13 executing the plan. Rather, it was because Guy Fawkes was the first one
discovered that he became the public face of the scheme. “Robert Catesby was probably the brains behind it,” history professor Nick Popper said in an email. Both Professor Popper and Professor Minear said that the reasons for the destructive plans centered around the era’s ongoing religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics in England. “It was a Catholic plot — that’s the official story — that they were a group of Catholic gentlemen who were angry that it seemed like King James was being harsh with Catholics,” Minear said. Prior to his ascension to the throne, England’s Catholic population had been hopeful that James would be more benevolent towards them than Queen Elizabeth I had been. However, by 1605, these hopes had been dashed. “English Catholics like Fawkes thought that his reign might see an amelioration of their condition,” Popper said in an email. “It did not; in some ways it looked like it might be worse. Hence the plot.” The conspirators revolved their plan around the Houses of Parliament because their plan didn’t simply end with killing the King. “Blowing up Parliament would mean ridding England of the vast majority of its political class,”
CONFUSION CORNER
Coping with exhaustion and the midterm blues
Balancing homework, sleep, clubs and mental health during the midterm season
Ellie Moonan BEHIND CLOSED DOORS COLUMNIST
Walking to your 10 a.m. class, you have probably witnessed the defeated eyes and slow walk of your fellow classmates. Even their presence and participation during your 10 a.m. class is different. Leaving your 10 a.m. class, you head over to your Monday club meeting to find four members are missing. Noticing this absence, you also realize you have not seen some of your closest friends in the past week. Instead of reaching out yourself, you make a point to tag them in a meme tomorrow. Maybe that will fill the gap. Starting roughly two weeks ago, there has been a collective tiredness that we as a student body have been facing. It is not a new or strange occurrence; in fact, it happens every single year. Ascribing this shift in mood to midterms or the weather would be too easy — it is more complicated than that. It is almost as if we work on clock, and this tiredness we feel is the effect that three grueling months on campus has on us. Why exactly three months? I wish I had an answer, but it is a correlation I see every single year. The exhaustion always follows fall break and Homecoming. We seem to be cheated by these events because they are short, sweet glimpses of academic
release and new faces that are then ripped away after the weekend is over. Suddenly, we are placed right back into the academic routine we created for ourselves. In times like this — when exhaustion brought about by work seems to just keep piling on — it is important to be even more open and honest with ourselves. We do have options before us after all: the choice to keep pushing forward or to take a break. If it is a question of whether you should skip your Monday 10 a.m. because you decided to do a 2 a.m. Wawa run the night before, then you should probably just stick it out and go to class. However, if attending your Monday 10 a.m. is causing you mental stress every time you have to put effort into it, then talk to your professor and make the healthiest choice for yourself. Know the difference between feeling tired and feeling mental anguish. It may seem impossible to have the ability to quit things midway through the semester, but it is still an option for a reason. When faced with the decision of pushing through or giving yourself a break, both choices are valid yet personal. In my opinion, more emphasis should be given to the latter option — it is not quitting when you are lucky enough to know and understand your limits. Make sure that you end things for a reason, though, and not just as an excuse. So, as we advance further into the semester, no one else can decide what is worth your time and effort. That is a conversation we should all have with ourselves when the time comes. Until then, enjoy the work you decide is worth your time — that is, after all, why we are here. Ellie Moonan is a Confusion Corner columnist who somehow still makes it to her 10 AM class with a 24 ounce Wawa coffee in hand.
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There has been a collective tiredness that we as a student body have been facing.
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Ghosts of PBK
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One spirit that supposedly haunts the halls of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall is the ghost of Miss Althea Hunt. Miss Hunt was the founder of the College of William and Mary theater department and disprecting her can lead to misfortune.
Students recount old legends and give personal accounts of ghosts in PBK
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Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall is haunted. Or so they say. Faculty and students, believers and skeptics, everyone in the theater department knows the stories. While some may scoff and doubt when they get home from rehearsal, they tread more carefully inside the building’s walls. The spirits of PBK are not to be disrespected. “During the day, generally there’s very low activity in the building,” Alex Poirer ’19 said. “But there’s an unspoken agreement between the living and the not-so-living that after a certain point, the ghosts want their own time. They want to be by themselves.” One such ghost is Miss Althea Hunt. Miss Hunt, never to be referred to by her first name, was the founder of the College of William and Mary theatre department, and she remains one of PBK’s most active and mobile spirits. “She wants to be respected — she deserves respect, but she ultimately wants you to succeed,” Sarah Marksteiner ’19 said. “And she really likes to watch final dress rehearsals. She’ll be seen from time to time in the balcony.” Disrespecting Miss Hunt can lead to trails of misfortune, from snapped heels and ripped dresses to stage lights burning out on the spot. If you upset her, however, there is a solution. Leave blue flowers in the dressing room on opening night, thank her for the opportunity to learn and perform, and all is forgiven. Blue flowers are Miss Hunt’s favorite. Some parts of the building, like the side lobby and the design room, are safe zones from PBK’s more paranormal tenants. Others, like the balcony lobby, not so much. “It’s said that one of our more malicious spirits resides there — a young female,” Marksteiner said. The Balcony Spirit, according to the stories, is flirtatious with boys who sit in her space and will often make her presence known to them through strange sounds and doors closing. Past two o’clock in the morning, however, she gets agitated by any
intruder. By the time four o’clock comes, you’d better be gone. “Four in the morning is the worst time,” Poirer said. “It’s really not wise to stay there past a certain point.” Back downstairs and past the side lobby is the costumes hallway, lined with framed photographs of department productions going back to the 60s and home to some of the strongest paranormal activity in the building. “That area is right next to the dressing rooms,” Becca Symmes ’19 said. “And that’s where a lot of the heightened emotional energy during theater productions happens.” Students there too late at night often talk of odd noises, rattling chains and boxes falling off shelves. Some have even seen figures lurking at the end of the hall. “One night, I was having an oddly timed choreography rehearsal,” Poirer said. “There were no other shows rehearsing, so everything was dark.” After rehearsal, she passed the costumes hallway on the way back to her dorm. The rest of her castmates had gone out the front of the building, and there was no one else left inside. “I crossed the hallway, and I just glanced down it, and there was a figure at the end of the hall, when I was the only one in the building and there were no lights on,” Poirer said. “So I passed it, I stopped, I looked back, there was still a silhouette, it kind of tilted at me, and I power-walked right out of there.” The costume hallway also holds what is perhaps the department’s most famous ghost story. In 1963, the College did a production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” Everything was going fine, when one day late in the production cycle, while home at her family’s farm on break, the lead actress suffered a fatal accident with a piece of farming equipment. The department and the College were in shock, but they ultimately decided to continue with the show, asking the stage manager to step in for the character of Emily. At the same time, Emily’s wedding dress from the show was reported missing. It was assumed the actress had taken the dress home with her over break. Then late one night, after everyone else had left, the stage
manager was rehearsing lines and blocking on the stage, trying desperately to catch up and be ready for opening night. Suddenly, at the back of the darkened theater, she saw a white figure. As she watched, it rose into the air above the seats and floated slowly toward the stage. It was the wedding dress — the same one that had vanished days before. The stage manager ran out and left the building, telling herself it was an illusion. The next day, the costume shop reported the dress had returned, with one change. It was ripped down the middle, in the exact place where the actress’s wound had been. To this day, every wedding dress in the building is kept separate from the other costumes, hidden away in the back, securely under lock and key. The College hasn’t performed “Our Town” since. The stories don’t stop at the costumes hallway. Multiple students have reported a malicious male spirit who inhabits the hallway behind the studio theater, referred to only as Hallway Man, who makes noises and turns off lights when students linger in his space too late at night. Another student mentioned the three spirits in the trap room beneath the stage, where she was locked in once despite leaving the door open when she entered. One student said that late one night, when she was trying to wash paint brushes in the shop sink, the cold tap came out too hot to touch, and back in the shop she began to hear strange noises. While there are many legends and personal accounts of paranormal activity in PBK, it is possible that the stories are nothing more than stories. “A lot of people involved in theater have very large inward emotional lives and imaginations, which predisposes us to the belief that such things can happen,” Symmes said. Maybe that’s all it is — the collective over-imaginings of an emotionally active department. Just the same, you might want to check your skepticism if you’re ever in PBK at night. And if you find yourself on a string of bad luck, remember to leave blue flowers in the dressing room. It’s unwise to disrespect Miss Hunt.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
This cuffing season, learn to say what you mean
William Watkins defines dating lingo to help you accurately describe your sex life
William Watkins BEHIND CLOSED DOORS COLUMNIST
“Step right up, step right up, folks. Were you looking for ways to say one thing about your sex life while meaning something completely different? Well then you are in luck. Welcome to ‘What does that dating phrase mean anyway?’ The show where everything seems made up and the points don’t matter. That’s right, folks, the points are like having a good movie on during a ‘Netflix and chill’ session.” With cuffing season quickly approaching, it can become a little frustrating to have to go through the tedious trial-and-error that we so often have to go through when finding our emotional peer(s). So, to try and alleviate the semi-substantial learning curve of the collegiate dating world and to decrease the amount of time spent on Urban Dictionary to as little as possible, here is a by no means comprehensive, list of dating lingo that you need to know prior to diving
into the deep end: “Netflix and Chill” This first one is easily the most well-known term that has existed for several years now, but is so prevalent that to omit it would be a disservice to the world. To say that the “Netflix and chill” phenomenon overtook the way that young people interact would be an understatement. When the term initially gained popularity, it was translated at face value as the state of simply being at home, watching Netflix and relaxing. However, the use of the term quickly evolved to mean watching Netflix with a person in the hopes that it will lead to a night with a more sexual tone. The message can sometimes lose any semblance of subtlety that it could have pretended to have, especially when the Netflix and chill invite brings you to a room within which there is neither a television nor any alternative medium of Netflix viewing. “DTR” One of the many acronyms that exist within
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the dating community is the illustriously infamous DTR, meaning “define the relationship.” This typically occurs when something that started off as being a recurrent, casually sexual set of interactions starts to enter a more personal realm. This often creates the desire between the participants to formally establish which direction they are moving towards, whether that be romantic or otherwise. “Benching” This next term has the potential to be a negative result from failure to DTR, and it’s commonly referred to as “benching” or “being benched.” This is meant to draw a parallel between being on the bench for a sports team and being kept on hold for a potential partner. To elaborate, on most sports teams, one may be kept on the bench as a “just in case” option for if one of the starters gets injured or tired, depending on the sport. This also includes letting the benched player play from time to time when
To say that the Netflix and Chill phenomenon overtook the way that young people interact would be an understatement.
the outcome of the game is not contingent on whether or not this person is playing. This lets them see what the benched player can offer to the team. When this is brought into a romantic context, a person is said to be benching someone when inconsistently interacting with them, either with the intention of testing out how they feel towards the benched or keeping them as a backup plan in case something else doesn’t work out. “Dopplebanger” While an aggressive, yet apt, name, the “dopplebanger” phenomena can be a very real problem in the dating world. This term describes an instance in which someone pursues an individual in a romantic or sexual way almost exclusively because they look like or remind the person of somebody else with whom they’ve had prior interactions. This often leads to very unelicited, lofty expectations. The probable failure to meet these unjust expectations has a tendency to create a level of resentment between the participants. Hopefully, this brief list has provided you with some things to watch out for and keep in mind while entering the dating world of college. And, as always, respectful and honest conversation should be prioritized over ambiguity. William Watkins is a Behind Closed Doors columnist who wants to help you DTDL (define that dating lingo).
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VOLLEYBALL
College beats Elon in five sets Tribe jumps out to 2-0 lead over James Madison, drops three straight in heartbreaker ALYSSA GRZESIAK FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR William and Mary managed to pull off a win in a fifth-set rally against Colonial Athletic Association foe Elon Wednesday. The Tribe (5-21, 2-10 CAA) started out strong against James Madison Friday, but ultimately fell in yet another competitive five-set contest. Wednesday, the College welcomed the Phoenix (14-12, 3-8 CAA) to Kaplan Arena for an intense matchup. After winning the first set 25-22, the Tribe narrowly dropped the second and third sets 25-22 and 25-23, respectively. The College pushed past the Phoenix to take the final two sets 25-22 and 15-10, respectively, resulting in a 3-2 victory for the Tribe. The College went into the first set strong, starting off with a powerful hit by senior hitter Sydney Biniak. Freshman middle hitter Julia Brown contributed a service ace early in the set, giving the Tribe a 3-1 lead. Down 7-6, freshman hitter Kate Dedrick showed up for the Tribe with two consecutive kills off assists from sophomore setter Autumn Brenner, putting the College back in
the lead 8-7. Minutes later, a decisive hit by junior hitter Heather Pippus tied the score 9-9; the Tribe took the lead and the Phoenix were unable to catch up. A critical hit by Brown decided the set 25-22 in favor of the Tribe. Sophomore hitter Casey Foote scored the first point of the second set. Elon went on an early five-point run, taking the lead. The College Biniak never took the lead after tying the score 5-5, but continued to fight and stay within three points of Elon for most the set. The Phoenix took the second set 25-22. The Tribe fell short again in the third set. After back-and-forth play and tying up the score every few points, the College held a 14-11 lead over the Phoenix thanks to three kills from Dedrick. The Tribe held tight to its lead, but Elon managed to tie the set 20-20 before taking the lead. A fourpoint run near the end put the Phoenix up 23-20, the run ended by a Biniak attack. Another kill by Biniak put the Tribe within one point of the Phoenix,
24-23; however, Elon managed to beat out the Tribe 25-23, putting them up 2-1 in the contest. Refusing to accept defeat, the College came out fighting in the fourth set. Another set of back-and-forth scoring commenced, but the Tribe was able to take a 7-5 lead on a four-point run with points from freshman middle hitter Denisha Shaw and Pippus on the offense, as well as a block from the duo. Elon saw its final lead of the set 10-9, followed up by Biniak tying the set 1010. The Tribe managed to maintain its lead throughout the remainder of the set, resulting in a 25-22 victory on a kill by Pippus off a Brenner assist. The fifth and final set was Pippus competitive on both sides. The Tribe went on a fivepoint run, points contributed by kills from Pippus and Biniak, a block by Pippus and Shaw and an ace from junior setter Katie Kemp. Up 7-4, the College succeeded in finishing strong and dominating rallies. Brown scored the deciding point of the set and match
off a Brenner assist, winning the set 1510 and the match 3-2 for the Tribe. Biniak dominated the offense with 20 kills, followed by Brown and Pippus, each with 13. Kemp contributed three of the Tribe’s five service aces, along with one each from Brown and Pippus. Turner controlled the defense with 27 digs, matching the Phoenix’s highest Kemp number of digs. Friday, the Tribe started strong, winning the first two sets against the Dukes (16-4, 7-4 CAA). Despite its efforts, the College dropped the final three sets, losing to James Madison in a competitive 3-2 decision. The Tribe fought hard for a tight 25-23 victory in the first set, followed by a blowout 25-15 win in the second set. The College took an early 4-1 lead in the first set thanks to two kills and a block by Biniak. The Dukes managed to steal a late lead 16-14, but the Tribe quickly bounced back, tying the set up 20-20 before ultimately winning the set 25-23. The second set followed a similar
back-and-forth pattern until the Tribe took a 10-9 lead that it refused to relinquish. The final four points of the set were scored on kills from Brown and freshman hitter Lauren Moussaid, a block by Brown and Dedrick and an attack error by the Dukes. Despite its resilient performance in the first two sets, the College dropped the final three sets 25-21, 27-25 and 1511, respectively. Biniak led the offense again with 19 kills, followed by Pippus with 13 and Moussaid with nine. Brown contributed two service aces, Moussaid while Moussaid contributed one. Brown and Shaw were each active in five blocks, as well as four including Biniak. Moussaid also played a key role defensively, contributing 23 digs, closely trailed by Turner with 21. The Tribe will welcome Northeastern and Hofstra to Kaplan Arena Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., respectively, hoping to improve in conference play.
MEN’S SOCCER
College ties Coastal Carolina, Charleston on southern road trip
Tribe blows 1-0 lead against Chanticleers, scores 68th minute goal to secure 1-1 tie in chippy match with Cougars CATHERINE SCHEFER THE FLAT HAT Tuesday, William and Mary traveled to South Carolina to square off against Costal Carolina. The Tribe (8-4-5, 3-2-3 CAA) secured its sixth game in a row without a loss, ending the game in a 1-1 tie against the Chanticleers (7-6-1). In the 31st minute, senior forward William Eskay created a strong counter attack and carried the ball down the field before crossing it to junior forward Antonio Bustamante. Bustamante took a touch toward goal before scoring on Chanticleers goalkeeper Braulio Linares-Ortiz, marking the third consecutive game in which Bustamante has scored. The Chanticleers responded within the next minute to balance the scoreboard. The ball came from the outside and was crossed from Coastal Carolina forward Frantzdy Pierrott to fellow forward Romario Piggott. Piggott headed the ball on frame and received the rebound before confidently placing the ball in the back of the net. The rest of the game, including the overtime period, remained scoreless as both teams fought for another attempt to score. The Chanticleers outshot the Tribe 12 to four, but both teams had
three shots on frame. The Tribe only had two corner kicks compared to the Chanticleers’ nine. The College was also forced to play without redshirted senior midfielder Riley Spain due to his accumulation of yellow cards in previous games. Following the tie against Costal Carolina, the College stayed on the road to face Charleston in a match that ended in another 1-1 tie for the Tribe. The first half saw both the Tribe and the Cougars (7-5-4, 3-1-4 CAA) locked in a 0-0 tie. In the 64th minute, the Cougars earned their first and only goal of the match when Eli Dent lofted the ball into the 18-yard box and Vebjorn Krovel met the ball with a well-placed volley that would momentarily put Charleston in the lead. The Tribe answered shortly after, knotting the score at one. In the 68th minute, junior midfielder Marcel Berry centered the ball near the top of the 18-yard line to junior forward Ryder Bell. Bell skillfully cut the ball back before placing a left-footed shot on the near post, scoring unassisted to level the playing field. Both teams had additional opportunities to pull ahead, but neither was able to capitalize. In the 75th minute, Berry lofted a
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ball toward the center of the field, which Bell met with a header that sailed just wide of the post. In the second period of overtime, Bustamante took a well-placed corner kick, which Berry headed toward the upper left corner of the goal, just barely missing. The Cougars also had several chances to score a decisive goal down the stretch. At the end of regulation play, midfielder Jake Nicholson took a 20-yard free kick for the Cougars that deflected off the top of the crossbar. Charleston midfielders Marcelo Malpartida and Lorenz Esposito both had shots on frame in the 103rd and 108th minutes respectively, forcing senior goalkeeper Phil Breno to make two saves to maintain the tie. Both teams fought hard and physically in an attempt to push ahead on the scoreboard, as demonstrated by the six yellow cards in the game, including five in the second half. Each team had three yellow cards, but the Tribe committed 20 fouls compared to just 12 for the Cougars. Finishing its season, the College will enter the CAA Tournament seeded fifth. As the fifth seed, the Tribe will hit the road to play fourth-seed Hofstra in the Colonial Athletic Association Quarterfinals in New York Nov. 4. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Men, women dominate Towson Men win CAA title, women second First CAA meet displays several strong performances
Trojan, McGorty, Connell go 1-2-3, sweep men’s podium
KEVIN RICHESON FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR
JACOB ROSS FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER
The men and women both picked up victories in the meet against Towson last Saturday. The meet was the first Colonial Athletic Association matchup of the season for both William and Mary teams. In the women’s meet, the Tribe (4-1, 1-0 CAA) narrowly edged out the Tigers (3-2, 0-1 CAA), 135127. The Tribe took an early lead with some close wins before the Tigers took the lead with just a couple events remaining in the meet. The College was able to use a relay victory in the last event to overtake the Tigers and win its first CAA meet of the season. In the first event, the 200-yard medley relay, the College picked up a close victory over the Tigers. Junior Katie Sell, senior Annie Valls, senior Abby Mack and junior Annie Miller combined to edge the Tigers out by 0.25 seconds. Miller entered the pool for the final leg with the College slightly trailing the Tigers; however, she took the lead for the Tribe as she touched the wall just ahead of the Tigers Caitlin Manthe. The Tribe picked up key wins in the 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly. Freshman Megan Bull won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:53.39 and junior Maria Oceguera won the 200-yard butterfly in 2:04.57. The College entered the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay trailing by one point, 123-122. With the result of the meet hanging in the balance, sophomore Emma Herold, Bull, freshman Tara Tiernan and Sell combined to win by just under a second. Sell touched the wall to give the Tribe the victory with a time of 3:28.47 as the Tigers came in second with a time of 3:29.26.
In the men’s meet, the College (3-1, 1-0 CAA) more than doubled the Tigers’ (1-4, 0-1 CAA) score, 177-85. The Tribe never trailed as it cruised to a meet victory, winning 11 of the 14 events of the day. The College jumped out to an early lead with a win in the first event, the 200-yard medley relay. Senior Wyatt Grubb, freshman Devin McNulty, sophomore Jack Doherty and sophomore Colin Wright combined to push the Tribe to a speedy time of 1:31.16, the 14th fastest time in school history. This was McNulty enough to beat the Tigers by more than two seconds. The Tribe also picked up some big individual race victories. McNulty and junior Carter Kale each won two individual events. McNulty won the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke with times of 57.39 seconds and 2:07.39, respectively. Kale won the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:52.48 and the 500-yard freestyle in 4:37.72. The College finished the meet with a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Senior Kyle Neri, Sophomore Ben Skopic, Doherty and Wright won for the Tribe in a time of 3:05.73. Up next, the women have another CAA matchup against Delaware, North CarolinaWilmington and James Madison in a meet hosted by the Seahawks Nov. 4-5. The men will also be in action at that meet, facing Delaware and North Carolina-Wilmington. Both teams will be looking to maintain their unblemished CAA records.
The William and Mary men won their 18th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship Saturday at Elon, while James Madison took home the crown on the women’s side. The Dukes, led by individual champion Nora Raher, scored 26 points to end the College women’s streak of five consecutive CAA titles. Tribe sophomore JP Trojan captured the individual CAA championship on the men’s side, clocking in at 25:01 over the eight-kilometer course to Trojan pick up his second conference title after winning the 10K on the track this past spring. Trojan said he was pleased with his individual victory, but was quick to credit his teammates and express excitement over the team win. “Our goal was to run as a pack and control the race as a team and we did that,” Trojan told CAAsports.com following the race. “I eventually just broke free from our pack, but I think it was more of a team effort and what we did together was really awesome today.” The College’s remaining four scoring runners weren’t far behind, as junior Ryan McGorty finished runner-up in 25:09 and redshirt junior Dawson Connell crossed the finish line in third in 25:11. Redshirt senior AJ Tucker finished eighth (25:46) and freshman Zach Skolnekovich rounded out the scoring and cemented the team victory with
his ninth-place finish in 25:47. The College’s entire varsity lineup finished within the first 12 places, as sophomore Cooper Leslie finished 10th (25:48) and redshirt sophomore Evan Woods finished 12th (25:59). The Tribe won the title handily with its team score of 23. Northeastern finished second with 59 points and Elon finished third with 93. Men’s head coach Forest Braden said he was proud of his team’s performance and felt happy to continue the winning tradition his first year as head coach. “It feels good,” Braden told CAAsports.com. “Obviously the legacy here is something special … It’s a special place to be and I’m happy to be here and happy to continue that legacy.” In the women’s 6K race, redshirt senior Molly Applegate led the charge for the Tribe with her seventh place finish in 21:42. Freshman Lauren Finikiotis (21:54) and senior Molly Breidenbaugh (22:16) finished in 10th and Applegate 17th place, respectively. Redshirt sophomore Kathryn Eng and sophomore Charlotte Kowalk crossed the line together in 22:23. Eng placed 19th and Kowalk placed 20th to secure the Tribe women’s runner-up finish in the team standings. Despite missing All-American senior Regan Rome due to injury, the College recorded 73 points, topping third-place Elon’s score of 80. The College will race next at the NCAA Southeast Region meet in Charlottesville in two weeks. The women are slated to race at 10:30 a.m. and the men will run at 11:30 a.m.
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Although the College fell to James Madison 2-1 at the end of the regular season, it will get the chance to take on the Dukes again in Delaware next week to commence the Colonial Athletic Association tournament semifinals.
Tribe concludes regular season 12-6
College falls to Duke, finishes 4-2 in Colonial Athletic Association play KEVIN RICHESON FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR
William and Mary wrapped up its regular season last Friday with a senior night matchup against 15th-ranked Colonial Athletic Association rival James Madison. The winner of the match would be seeded second in this weekend’s CAA tournament, while the loser would drop into third place. Despite claiming an early lead, the Tribe allowed the Dukes to tie the match in the second half and score the game-winning goal with just a couple minutes left in regulation. With the 2-1 loss to the Dukes, the Tribe finished its regular season 4-2 in the CAA, but had already qualified for the conference tournament with its victory over Drexel the previous Sunday. The College (12-6, 4-2 CAA) wasted no time in jumping out to a 1-0 advantage over the Dukes (12-5, 5-1 CAA). Four minutes into the match, senior forward Cammie Lloyd fired a shot on goal that was deflected away by the Dukes’ goalkeeper Sara Kraeutler. However, senior midfielder Emma MacLeod pounced on the loose ball and hammered it into the goal. With just under 20 minutes left in the first half, the College withstood a flurry of chances by the Dukes. The Dukes earned two penalty corners in under a minute, but sophomore goalkeeper Morgan Connor made a big save to keep the Tribe in front. On the second penalty corner, the shot by midfielder Lisa Lejeune was deflected on the way to the goal and bounced harmlessly away. The two teams exchanged chances the last 20 minutes of
the half, but neither team was able to capitalize on any of these. The first half was very evenly played, besides the one goal for the College, as both teams recorded seven shots. At the start of the second half, the action continued to go back and forth. Each team had a handful of chances in the first 10 minutes of the second half, but the Tribe still clung to its narrow 1-0 lead from MacLeod’s tally over 40 minutes earlier. Finally, with just under 24 minutes remaining in the match, the Dukes found an answer to the College’s stingy defense. Midfielder Hannah Hall ripped a shot from just inside the circle that snuck inside the far post to tie the match, 1-1. Over the next 20 minutes, each team desperately tried to find a potential game-winning goal. Just three minutes after Hall’s goal, Lloyd had a chance to put the Tribe right back on top. However, her effort went out of bounds just right of the net. After taking a timeout with just under 20 minutes left, the College once again put pressure on the Dukes. The Tribe earned its second penalty corner of the match with a little over 16 minutes remaining. MacLeod took the penalty corner and got the ball to senior midfielder Booter Ellis. However, Ellis’s shot was blocked and did not force Kraeutler to make a save. As the match approached its final 10 minutes, overtime became increasingly more likely to determine the outcome of the match. The momentum swung back toward the Dukes as they had the next two chances. With 12 minutes left, midfielder Miranda Rigg fired a shot that Connor
turned away. With less than four minutes remaining, Rigg hit another shot on goal, but Connor was up to the task again. Just seconds later, Lejeune got the ball and put a shot on goal. This time, Connor was unable to stop the shot and the ball went into the goal to give the Dukes a 2-1 lead with just three minutes left. The Tribe worked to respond and send the match to overtime, but was unable to create a shot in the final three minutes, giving the Dukes a 2-1 comeback win. The College will get a rematch with the Dukes in Delaware, just seven days after the loss, for the CAA tournament semifinals. The tournament will include the top four teams in the conference and is hosted by the highest seed, Delaware. The winner of the tournament will receive an automatic bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament, which starts Nov. 8. Delaware is not only the top seed and host of the CAA tournament, but is also the defending CAA and national champion. The Blue Hens are ranked eighth in the country and come into the tournament at 13-4 with an undefeated 6-0 mark in conference play. They will be looking to defend their conference title, but would also most likely receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament if they are upset in the CAA tournament. The Blue Hens will take on the fourth seed, Northeastern, at 3 p.m. Nov. 3. The Huskies are the only team in the CAA tournament that is not ranked in the top 25 nationally. They come in with an 8-11 record and are an even 3-3 in the CAA.
The second seed, by way of its comeback victory over the Tribe, will be James Madison. The Dukes have won their last four matches and will try to use that momentum in order to have success in the CAA tournament. The Dukes will have a rematch against the third-seeded Tribe, at 6 p.m. Nov. 3. The College has a balanced attack led by MacLeod, who has 11 goals on the season. She scored the only goal for the Tribe against the Dukes last weekend. Lloyd has also provided 10 goals this season for the College. Senior midfielder Booter Ellis and sophomore midfielder Annie Snead lead the Tribe with five assists this season. The Tribe and the Dukes both beat Northeastern and lost to Delaware. The Dukes lost to the Blue Hens Oct. 8, 5-2 in Delaware. The Tribe came up short against the Blue Hens in a 3-1 loss. The Tribe will look to get revenge on the Dukes for knocking the College out of the CAA tournament last year and for the 2-1 loss last weekend on senior night in Williamsburg. The winner of those two semifinal matchups will play Sunday in Delaware to determine the CAA champion and the recipient of the automatic NCAA tournament bid. It is not likely that the Tribe will receive an at-large bid, and therefore winning the CAA tournament might be the only way that the College can make a deeper postseason run. The College has been to the NCAA tournament twice, in 2000 and 2002, and did not win a tournament game in either of those appearances. If the Tribe wins the CAA tournament, it might be a host team for an NCAA play-in game Nov. 8.
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William and Mary remains winless in conference play Unable to score a touchdown, Tribe only manages two field goals against Maine JOSH LUCKENBAUGH FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR
William and Mary remains winless in Colonial Athletic Association play after falling to Maine 23-6 on the road Saturday, the defeat extending the College’s losing streak to five. “We got outplayed,” head coach Jimmye Laycock ’70 told Tribe Athletics. “We didn’t take advantage of some opportunities we had at the beginning of the game which we really should have, and then as the game wore on, they pretty well outplayed us. Couldn’t get anything going offensively … running or throwing, and we didn’t play as well as we have been defensively.” Saturday started promisingly for the Tribe (2-6, 0-5 CAA), with sophomore defensive tackle Bill Murray sacking Black Bears (4-3, 3-3) quarterback Chris Ferguson and forcing a fumble on the third play from scrimmage, and sophomore defensive tackle Graydon Campbell recovering the ball at the Maine 18. The College nearly took the lead three plays later, but freshman quarterback Shon Mitchell’s pass to the end zone fell through the hands of junior wide receiver Jack Armstrong. Mitchell’s next pass, on 3rd and goal from the six-yard line, was intercepted by Maine’s defensive back Darrius Hart, the Tribe squandering its best starting field position of the game. After a quick Black Bears three-and-out and a short punt, the offense once again started inside the Maine 30-yard line, but could only move the ball forward five yards. Sophomore kicker Kris Hooper nailed a 41-yard field goal to give the Tribe a 3-0 lead, but the advantage could have been much larger. Hooper’s field goal was notably the only time the Tribe has scored in the first quarter of a CAA game so far this season. The 3-0 lead lasted less than five minutes, the Black Bears driving deep into College territory and benefitting from several Tribe penalties. Maine stalled at the two-yard line, however, and
Black Bears kicker Brandon Briggs knotted the score at three with a 19-yard field goal. Mitchell and the Tribe offense failed to score again in the first half. Missing senior wide receivers DeVonte Dedmon and Daniel Kuzjak, as well as senior offensive lineman Chris Durant, the College found it difficult to move the ball past midfield as halftime approached, Mitchell completing just one of 12 pass attempts. Maine went ahead 6-3 midway through the second quarter, Briggs converting a 43-yard field goal attempt, after which the Black Bears never relinquished the lead. The Tribe deficit grew to 10 just before halftime, Ferguson finding Maine tight end Drew Belcher on a nine-yard touchdown toss to cap off a six-play, 69-yard drive. Laycock and his coaching staff replaced Mitchell with junior quarterback Tommy McKee to begin the third quarter. McKee immediately gave the College offense a spark, the Tribe driving to the Maine 17 before settling for a Hooper field goal attempt. Unfortunately for the College, Hooper’s kick from 34 yards out sailed wide right, the Tribe’s best drive of the game up to that point resulting in no change on the scoreboard. McKee once again put the Tribe in a position to score, and this time Hooper drilled a 25-yard field goal to cut the deficit to seven, the College seemingly starting to seize back the momentum from the Black Bears. “He did alright, he’s in a tough situation,” Laycock said of McKee’s performance to Tribe Athletics. “Shon was really struggling there in the first half, just really struggling making decisions and pulling the string on a couple throws. Tommy’s a good runner, that’s the one thing we know about him. He can run the ball on the read, and he made a couple really good throws under pressure.” The offense having made it a one-score game, the Tribe defense failed to stop Maine on its next possession. The Black Bears put together a 10-play, 75-yard drive, and Maine running back Josh Mack, the CAA’s leading rusher, polished it off with a two-yard
touchdown run. Mack led all rushers Saturday with 99 yards on 24 carries. A quick Tribe three-and-out gave the ball right back to the Black Bears offense, which once again drove deep into College territory. Briggs converted his third field goal of the afternoon, this time from 23 yards out, giving Maine a commanding 23-6 lead with just over eight minutes to play. The College got one last shot to put points on the board, but the drive stalled at the Maine 43, the Tribe turning the ball over on downs after a McKee incompletion on fourth down. Mack and fellow Black Bears running back Jo Fitzpatrick ran the ball effectively against a weary College defense, allowing Maine to retain possession and run the clock out on a 23-6 win without any further incident. The Black Bears outgained the Tribe by nearly 150 yards Saturday, the College generating less than 200 yards of offense for the second time this season. McKee completed five out of 10 passes for 43 yards after his introduction, finishing as the Tribe leading rusher with 47 yards on seven carries. The Tribe has now failed to score 20 points or more in all five of its CAA games this season, losing all five contests, and is averaging just 14.4 points per game in 2017. The Tribe will try to end its losing streak upon returning to Zable Stadium next Saturday for a matchup with CAA foe New Hampshire. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff. The Tribe finished up the year with its most wins since the 2006-07 season, when the College won 20 games. It will lose its four seniors, including its two all-CAA second team honorees, Masaquel and Tremba. Green, a captain and starter, will return for her senior season. Elon beat No. 2 seed James Madison in the CAA championship game and will head to the NCAA tournament. The Phoenix will find out their first-round matchup Monday night.