OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_001.2.txt 6 Gennies demolish Marlins . Field hockey wins against Virginia Wesleyan, 6 - 2, on home turf. I SPORTS / page 7 S AINT LEE UNIVERSITY THE RING-TUM PHI. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 Dining . Services goes green New take-out boxes part of an eflortto increase sustainability By Paige Gance STAFF WRITER During orientation week, 25 freshmen and 25 up- perclassmen received free eco-takeout containers to use in the marketplace. The system works by allow- ing students to trade in a wooden token for a takeout box, ‘which they use and then return back to the mar- ketplace to get their token back. Participants in the pilot program will soon give official feedback on how well the program works. The one-month test is set to end Oct. 10. The new containers are both larger and sturdier then the current paper and oil-based to-go boxes. This means no more soggy, overstuffed cardboard. But the real benefit is in their sustainability. They are made from renewable plastic and, at other schools with this system, like the University of Florida, they have lasted for several years. U Florida reports that they only had to replace approximately 10 percent of their containers per year. While all marketplace cups, plates, and plas- tic ware have been biodegradable for the past two years, Dining Services feels that in light of the Rock- bridge County landfill closing in 2012, even this is not enough. “Dining Services is trying to do everything it can for sustainability,” said Chris Carpenter, spe- “Dining services is trying to do everything it can for sustainability... the program works. ” Chris carpenter, Dining Services cial projects coordinator with Dining Services. Past . projects include environmentally safe dishwashing, going tray-less in the dining hall and buying more locally produced food. At this point, it seems that this new program will be added permanently to the list of W&L’s green initiatives because there has been “no feedback that would make us pause,” said Carpenter. “The pro- gram works.” He has already received e-mails from students praising the eco-takeout boxes. ‘ Research for this program started three years ago, after U Florida implemented the system with great success. The program worked so well that W&L had _ to get in line while the industry caught up to demand from colleges across the country. - The program is scheduled to go public on Oct. 15, assuming positive reviews from the pilot group. At this time, students must pay approximately $3 of cash, food debit or general debit for the to-go boxes, but this will be a “one-time purchase,” said Carpen- ter, “Just don’t lose your token.” Marketplace Director Dennis Fowler estimates that dining services will have to order between 300 and 400 containers just to get started. These contain- 5 ers will be available for drop-off and pick-up at the Marketplace, Cafe’ 77 and the sorority houses. The (SEAL) and the W&L Food Council have also been involved with the pilot program, according to a W&L news release. ‘ Carpenter said that W&L’s push for sustainability goes right along with its motto, “Not Unmindful of the Future.” . “We have a great responsibility,” he said of Din- ing Services, which is “still part of the education structure.” For Carpenter, the green initiative simply reinforces what is taught in any environmental sci-' ence or bioethics classroom. To taste Dining Services’ commitment to sustain- ability by buying local food, stop by the Fall Har- vest Dinner this Wednesday. Going green has never tasted so good. Student Environmental Action League_ BYJTHE ‘STUDENTS AND ‘FOR THE STUDENTS SINCE 1897 VOLUME CXIV, NUMBER 3 THOMAS WOLFF / staff photographer President Ruscio and other distinguished guests cut the ribbon to the new Hillel House. The Hillel House dedication took place Saturday, Sept. 25 and included speeches from notable figures in the Jewish community and an open house for the citizens of Lexington. Mazel Tov, Hillel House Washington and Lee 3 brand-new Hillel House is welcomed to campus in style By Sunny Altman STAFF WRITER The new Washington and Lee Hillel House was dedicated Saturday Sept. 25 at the end of a celebratory weekend full of events. Thursday night Hillel hosted a speech by’ Ruth Messinger, presi- dent of the American Jewish World Service. She spoke ofJews as global staff, parents and alumni. Vice Presi- dent of Hillel Rimona Carton said, “The entire W&L community com- ing together for this special weekend made me truly appreciate everything W&L has done to help bring this wonderful Hillel House to our cam- pus.” The service was followed by a Ruscio, who spoke on the complete involvement of the W&L commu- nity in bringing a‘ Hillel house to campus. ' According to Ruscio, “our build- ings [at W&L] reflect our values.”- He told of the generous ‘donations of the members of the Board of Trust- Mark Grunewald. The new women’s choir under the direction of Shane Lynch sang “Shalom Chaverim” in celebration of the event. After the ceremony, the E. Café offered samples of bagels and was open for lunch. Tours were also provided. The Hillel House serves as both a home for the Jewish community of W&L and Lexington, and as a space accessible to the entire W&L ' community. The inulti-purpose room can host lectures and classes as well as Hillel services. For the first time, Lexington is home to a Torah, the , scrolls containing the sacred Jewish texts, which is housed in this room. The E. Cafe, a student lounge and a kosher community kitchen make up the rest of the downstairs. Offices and a conference room used to host both seminars and meetings complete the ‘second story ofthe building. Plans for the W&L Hillel House * came to fruition when the Board of Trustees and Robins began to work in tandem to increase the presence of , Jewish students on campus. Through é the dedication of both parties, the Hillel House was able to open in time for the beginning of fall term J; 2010. Engel expressed her gratitude for Robins’s dedication. “We’re so ‘V grateful for everything Joan has President Ruscio speaks at the Hillel House dedication while members of Hillel look on. Rus- cio told the audience that bring the Hillel House to campus .was only possible thanks to the entire W&L community’s effort. citizens, stressing the work her orga- nization does around the world. Friday night’s events began with a Shabbat service led by Max Chap- nick and Lizzie Engel, Co-Vice Pres- idents of Shabbat and Holidays for Hillel. The service was attended by students, members of the local Jew- ish community, W&L faculty and seated dinner in the Kamen Gallery for alumni and donors. Hillel student officers were also in attendance. Saturday morning marked the of- ficial dedication ofthe Hillel House. The ceremony was presided over by’ Joan Robins, director ofW&L Hillel. Dean Hank Dobin gave the invoca- tion and was followed by President ees, who in one evening raised the fi- nal $600,000 needed to complete the project. He also described the great effort Robins put into the completion ofthe Hillel House. Remarks were also given by Co- President of Hillel Brian Cherry, Di- rector of the Soreflnitiative at Hillel international Deb Geiger and Dean 3. done. This wouldn’t have been done _. without her. This is definitely the ' house that Joan built.” The Hillel House provides a much needed home for the W&L Jew- ish community and a fun, attractive place for students to relax and grab a snack between classes. Through the combined efforts of an entire community, the Hillel House will be an enjoyable campus attraction for years to come. OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_002.2.txt WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VA 24450 SE? 9- 218 2 - THE RING-TUM PHI 7 M 0 N DAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 IIGWS Remembering Granvi A tribute to an amazing young man whose legacy, intelligence ana’ personality will not be forgotten By Diandra Spicak and Eleanor Kennedy MANAGING AND NEWS EDITORS “Granvil was the type of per- son who made others happy,” said senior Susan Taylor. With eyes that lit up behind wire—rimmed glasses, Granvil George, a member of the class of 2011, brought joy to all those who knew him. Diagnosed with germ cancer in December while studying abroad at Oxford, Gran- vil seemed more concerned with how his illness would affect ev- eryone else. He would engage in normal activities with his friends and family, crushing them in games like Scrabble. A quick perusal of the com- ments left on Granvil’s F acebook wall show just how much of an impact he had on those around him, from brightening a friend’s day in class or inspiring another to live up to higher academic standards. Granvil did not dis- criminate but forged friendships with everyone. Quiet and hum- ble, the thin boy from Charleston had a way with people. “My life is layered with his positive impact,” said Jes- sica Jones, another classmate of Granvil’s. “No one so amiable and laid-back could provide the finest guidance for the nitty- gritty situations in life. No one so young could know so much. No one so skinny could eat that much. No one who is so addicted and devoted to Arrested Devel- opment, Frisbee and Boggle could be so academically unpar- alleled.” Granvil’s dedication to aca- demics began at an early age. Interested in everything he stud- ied, he latched on to varying sub- jects ranging from chemistry and Spanish, theology and philoso- phy. He always seemed to have his nose in a book. His passion for learning did not wane when he started at Washington and Lee. A double major in philosophy and neu- roscience, Granvil was a Lewis Scholarship recipient, a Uni- versity Scholar and a member of both Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Beta Kappa honorary societ- ies. He consistently made the Dean’s List and the honor roll. He made a perfect score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and planned to attend graduate school for philosophy. According to senior Sam Gilleran, Granvil was “simply brilliant.” “He was always overloading to take 17, I8, 19 credits because he had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and he had the ability to process it all,” Gilleran said. But Granvil was more than PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JAMES MAHON Granvil George was one of the most-loved students at W&L. According to senior Susan Taylor, “Granvil was the type of person who made others happy.” just an excellent student. For phi- losophy professor James Mahon, Granvil was a valued friend who always made life a little more fun. When Mahon e-mailed Granvil to tell him he’d been accepted to study at Oxford, Granvil first responded, “I joyfully accept the position and am very grateful for the selection.” Moments later, Mahon found another e-mail in his inbox. With the subject line, “on a less for- mal note,” Granvil had written, “Hooray!” Mahon says he will always remember Granvil as that same joyous young man who was “al- ways laughing, always smiling. And tall.” Even those who did not know Granvil particularly well recog- nized that he was an impressive young man. Junior Clarke Mor- rison knew Granvil only from a few interactions during the short time they were -on this campus together. Still, Morrison said he recognized Granvil as “a meek man” with a “quiet strength.” This strength came from Granvil’s steadfast faith, a qual- ity which defined him. He be- longed to both the Generals Christian Fellowship and the Re- formed University Fellowship. Senior Beth Valentine took sev- eral classes with Granvil, was his teammate in the Ethics Bowl and attended the same church he did for a time. She said that Granvil’s faith “was very obvious in all of his interactions.” Perhaps it was this faith that made Granvil so optimistic, even when discussing the difficult sub- ject of his cancer. Valentine said she felt like Granvil spent more of his time comforting those who were worried about him than looking for their comfort. When Granvil e-mailed his friends to tell them of his illness, Taylor said he focused on the science of it, since many of his peers were in the sciences. Even in the face of such unpleasant I George news, Granvil was eager to re- main positive and share his thirst for knowledge with others. This passion for sharing knowledge, for teaching and learning from his peers, is one of the qualities Mahon appreci- ated most about Granvil. Mahon I took great pleasure in the books that Granvil recommended him, something few other students have ever done. While Granvil was abroad, Mahon sent him an e-mail de- scribing the novels of Stieg Lars- son as “the latest intellectual must—read.” Granvil responded, with characteristic intelligence and wit, “Ahh, the latest intellectual must—read, that makes sense. Those tend to be fun; I at least always enjoy being able to dis- cuss Umberto Eco. I actually saw a big advertisement in the Prague metro today for one of his books, which made a nice change from the far more ubiquitous Twilight advertisements.” That’s how Mahon says he likes to think of one of his bright- est and best students: “Standing on a metro platform in Prague, about to explore the world.” Read Granvil’s obituary at: http://www. wvgazette. com/obit- uaries#96381. Saying good bye to a good friend A group of Washington and Lee students heads to-Alum Springs, W. Va. for Granvil George is funeral By Sam Gilleran COPY EDITOR, SUBMITTED VIA TEXT MESSAGE The Forks of Coal Baptist Church in Alum Springs, W. Va., was filled beyond capacity Sun- day night as mourners assembled to remember Granvil George. Four eulogizers, including W&L Prof. James Mahon, re- membered Granvil as a gregari- ous and brilliant student. The service began promptly at 5 p.m. with pealing bells. There were several selections sung by the church choir, as well as instrumental interludes in be- tween speakers. The comforting words of the eulogies, which quoted Psalm 23 and other tra- ditional Scriptures, failed to halt the tears throughout the country church; the numerous anecdotes recollecting Granvil’s sense of humor provided welcome laugh- ter to lighten the somber mood in the hall. After the service, the church provided a dinner of fried chick- en, mashed potatoes and other vegetables. About 40 students made the trek from Lexington to Alum Springs to memorialize Granvil. The Office of Student Affairs rented a charter bus, which left the parking deck at noon, to ac- “[ T he funeral] really expressed the array that was Granvil and the way he loved people. It felt warm. ” One of Granvil’s friends, a W&L senior commodate students and other community members wishing to travel to the funeral. “It was nice to see the place where Granvil came from, his family and friends,” said senior Christian Roden, who lived across the hall from Granvil his freshman year. Crystal Spencer, a senior who was on RA staff with Granvil, re- ferred to it as the happiest funeral she had ever attended, while an- other attendee said, “It really ex- pressed the array that was Gran- vil and the way he loved people. It felt warm.” An on-campus memorial ser- vice will be held Friday after- noon. University College, Ox- ford, where Granvil attended as the W&L exchange student last year, also held a memorial ser- vice Sunday. The women of W&L: then and now First president of Panhel speaks to W&L about the ways things have changea’, for better or worse, since her time here By Kelly Mae Ross STAFF WRITER The classrooms of Washing- ton and Lee are quieter than they used to be, according to W&L alumnus and first-ever Panhel- lenic Council president Jane Lee Forster. ’ Last Thursday, Forster gav a speech about how much W&L has changed since it first became a co-ed institution, 25 years ago. Forster was a member of the class of 1990, the second co-ed class at the university. Forster said that there seems to be a pressure on present-day W&L women to be somewhat unobtrusive and inconspicuous in the classroom. This contrasts with the account provided of the first classes of W&L women, whom she described as being “audacious.” These women, according to Forster, were willing to take big risks. ‘‘I think we had to be,” she said. These risk-taking women were members of a W&L com- munity that is very different from the one that exists today. ‘ ‘ and the creation of a Panhellenic Lexington was even smaller 25 years ago than it is now, and there were not very many oppor- tunities for women on campus to interact with one another social- ly. Women could not meet up on the weekends to go to Pumpkin- seeds or Alvin Dennis, which did not have a women’s department back then; there was no sushi restaurant where these women could chat and dine on spicy tuna rolls. Even the number of ladies’ restrooms on campus was insuf- ficient—another crucial blow to the social life of the W&L wom- en. Predominantly male fratemi- ty parties comprised pretty much the entire social scene. ' “We decided to take control of our own destiny,” Forster said. In order to do this, Forster and other women of her class with strong leadership skills founded a women’s forum called Trident. This forum was a social outlet for women, providing opportunities for interaction and discussion. One example of this collabo- ration was the social event that Trident coordinated called Con- fetti. Confetti was the first social function at W&L where one had to be invited by a woman in or- der to attend, and it was a major success. The innovation of the W&L women paid ofl‘ with Confetti, and it was then on to a much larg— ‘ er endeavor: the colonization of the first three sororities at W&L Council to oversee them. “I didn’t do anything magical, but I did stand up,” Forster said when she discussed her role as the first president of Panhel. This idea drove much of her speech; the idea that all a woman on this campus has to do in order to be a leader is to speak up and express _ her ideas to others. Forster said that sororities became a “perfect vehicle” for leadership and service opportu- nities, as they still are today. Forster touched on some of Jane Lee Forster and other members of the class of 1990, the second co- for a photo together. Forster was the first the aspects of the W&L commu- nity of the present day that may be cause, not for concern, but for action on the part of W&L women. “I think that gender relations have regressed a little bit,” For- ster said, after she discussed the change in the way that women seem to behave in the classroom these days. Twenty-five years ago, the women who came to this campus eming bodies on campus. '3’ . started something and now it is time for this generation of W&L women to pick up where they left off, she said. Forster described the current composition of the Executive Committee and the Student Judi- cial Council as an enigma. While women now make up about 50 percent of the student body, they do not occupy anywhere near 50 percent of the seats in the gov- While Forster conceded that she may not have done anything magical, she was a part of a cata- lyst for a huge and lasting change on this campus: the inclusion of women in the Greek system. Non incautus futuri: not un- mindful of the future. This is the motto of our school, a motto that the women working to cre- ate Panhel at W&L frequently recalled. Forster urged current W&L to keep this motto in mind COURTI-ZSYIF CALYX ed class at Washington and Lee, pose -ever Panhellenic council president. as they think about what they will do in their four years at this school. OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_003.2.txt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2010 THE RlNG~TUM PHI -3 opinions By John Paul Frehner COLUMNIST Part I : Some Democrats excited about report that announces the recession long over Controversy has erupted over the consensus of the National Bureau of Economic Research’s Business Cycle Dating Commit- tee. On Sept. 17, they declared that the recession started in Dec. 2007, has been over since June 2009, lasting a total of eighteen months. Also dubbed the worst recssion since the Great Depres- sion, this recession is now of- ficially four months longer than any of the other recessions in the Post-Depression Era. This means that, according to the National Bureau of Eco- nomic Research, the recession has been over fora year and three. that year’s time the national un- employment rates went up past 10 percent before coming back to the current figure? Bank-owned homes still blanket areas of new growth in the Sun Belt, the places hard- est hit by recession due to their heavy exposure to the sub-prime loan market from the middle of the last decade. This means that residential recovery is not suc- ceeding where it is most needed. Home sales were expected to increase in the last quarter, but did not. However, the stock market responded well to the report. The over 150 points gained in the While better than further contraction, frankly, a year and three months without improve- ment does not fill me with con- fidence in the economic policies endorsed by these individuals. This behavior comes at a time when they certainly have incen- tive to boast about economic “improvements”: on the eve of a midterm election where the GOP is projected to swing back hard, perhaps even to retake Con- gress. . Most politicians know that, among voters, the economy acts as the primary voting criterion at the polls. And nowadays, the Democrats do not have the nec- While in technical terms it may be that Uncle Sam has finished the slide into the ditch, he stands atop a trap door, and to treat such news as cause or a holiday is a little bit like yelling to America, ‘Let them eat cake! ’ months. However, the fifteen months since the recession sup- posedly ended have been charac- terized by abysmal fiow of credit and a recovery of 749,779 jobs out of over 7 million lost (ac- cording to recovery. gov). The national unemployment average is hovering around 9.6 percent as of last month. However, certain states are still have unemploy- ment rates as high as 14 percent . (source: Bureau of Labor Statis- tics). There has not been a marked improvement as of yet; rather, the economy just seemsto have bottomed out for a while. Most of the current economic data is relatively unchanged from one year ago, right after the recession supposedly ended. Did I forget to mention that in three days following the report was one of the first truly marked upswings since the recession ap- parently ended, but this upswing is unsurprising considering the effect of expectations on mar- kets., Granted, the agreed defini- tion of a recession is a period of economic contraction; however, the end of this contraction is not necessarily the beginning of new expansion. Furthermore, expan- sion seems increasingly doubtful considering the many worries that developed nations will have a slow recovery, maybe even a second recession. Amid a still-struggling econ- omy, a few leaders of the Dem- ocratic Party are treating this as though happy days are here again. essary numbers to boast their way back into their offices. While in technical terms, it may be that Uncle Sam has fin- ished the slide into the ditch, he now stands atop a trap door, and to treat such news as cause for a holiday is a little bit like yell- ing to America, “Let them eat cake!” " Parties gearing up for 2010 elections Part2: (GOP announces new “Pledge to America ” Last Friday marked the dawn- ing of a new political chapter in the annals of the Republican Par- ty as leading conservative mem- bers of Congress met in a lum- beryard of a Virginia suburb of Washington to announce the new “Pledge to America,” the new and rity, summarized in the following paragraphs. Important points under the section of economics include a commitment to “permanently stop any and all job-killing tax hikes,” subsidize small business growth by reducing business in- way, Americans can be insured more easily and at lower cost. Reforms to government pro- cesses shall include a 72-hour reading period for a bill before it is to be put to vote (with 2,000 page mega-bills specifically in mind), a mandate that legislation - The GOP juggernaut has continued to pick up -steam, especially as pro- jectionsforeshadow a possible change of power in Congress, finding its once-dismayed and embarrassed constituents re-energized for the coming elections in November. improved platform for the Grand Old Party. It is currently a fascinating time to be involved or interest- ed in politics, especially if you are a conservative. The last two years have been tumultuous and demoralizing, with some of our own hailing it as “the end of the GOP.” Of course, it has not helped that there are no faces that Repub- licans could hold as their standard bearers except Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin. All we could do these past two years was watch powerlessly as the health care bill was ram-rod- ded through the hallowed halls of Congress. It was as if we were lost in the woods with no breadcrumbs to lead us out. But no more. The former GOP juggernaut has continued to pick up steam lately, especially as projections foreshadow a possible change of power in Congress. Nowadays, the once-dismayed and embar- rassed constituents of the GOP are re-energized for the coming elections in November. The legislative agenda an- nounced for the Republican Party was divided into five sections: the economy, government ex-. penditure, health care, govem- ment reforms and national secu- come taxes by 20 percent, stream- lining government “red tape” and undoing certain cumbersome and “job-killing business mandates.” One of these business man- dates the GOP has pledged to kill is a clause of the health care bill that requires all businesses to make a report to the IRS for any income or expenditure in excess of $600 (seriously, that’s in there!). These are expected to foster economic growth in these difficult times. . The major concern for gov- ernment spending is a balanced budget, to be created by capping discretionary funds at a certain level, a'cut in general spending to pre-bailout levels, a request for weekly votes on spending cuts, an end to “TARP for once and for all” and a hiring freeze for all federal bureaucracy positions not dealing immediately with security. All of these measures should slim down the government through natural attrition. For health care, essential points made are the permanence of the Hyde Amendment, ensuring no federal money is applied to abor- tion (which has to be reviewed annually) and a motion to replace - the health care bill with one spe- cifically geared to legislate medi- cal liability or tort reform. This Democrats not quite sold on “Pledge to America” Democrats do not believe that the new GOP plan will ensure a Republican November victory By Summer Lollie COLU M NIST Last week, Republican lead- ers revealed their “Pledge to America,” a 21-page document that outlines policy principles that House Republicans pledge , to follow. The pledge was designed to echo Newt Gingrich’s “Contract with America,” which is widely associated with the 12-year Re- publican congressional majority (shudder) that the country ex- perienced before the 2006 elec- tions. Eerily similar, if not just a photocopied version of Newt’s “Contract,” the “Pledge” touches ' on many hot-button GOP issues: make the Bush tax cuts perma- nent for the top 2 percent, repeal health care, institute hiring freezes and cut spending—but pledge to fiilly fund missile de- fense programs. Speaking about the pre- amble to the GOP “Pledge,” House Republican Leader John Boehner admitted to America that the GOP plan is much of the same: “‘We are not going I to be any different than we’ve been.” It seems as if, in the four years that the Republicans have lost control of Congress, their soul-searching (remember the website Americaspeakingout. com?) to come up with fresh new ideas returned fruitless. Or maybe it was a conscious This is my pledge to America: I will not let my myopia and anger cloud my judgement about which party is on the right side of history. decision to come out with fresh new ideas that sound exactly like their old ones. The same old ideas that, as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi put it “cost us 8 million American jobs, dou- bled our national debt, hurt mil- lions of Americans and wrecked our economy.” Republicans sure do know how to stick to their guns (figu- Becky McSpadden totheetilior In response to last weeks CIA article... The CIA’s professed core values of “Service, Integrity and Ex- cellence” would be laughable if the Agency were not such a threat to our national reputation and a peaceful world. Its long and proven record of murder and covert action in support of dictatorships and against democratically elected governments, perceived by the right as too liberal, demonstrates the agency’s real values: Capitalism,‘ US Domination and Underhandedness. Fraternity House Director at W&L ratively and literally). And I re- spect them for that. I really do. With more filibusters than ~in the history of Congress, Re- publicans have obstructed and destroyed important pieces of legislation such as the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” cam- paign finance reform, unemploy- ment benefits and tax credits for small business. They did this ‘ while weakening the Wall Street reform bill, among a laundry list of others. It is predicted that the Demo- crats will face a bloodbath come November. This is a prediction that makes me lose sleep at night. However, after reading the Republican “Pledge to Ameri- ca”, I was reminded of why I am and always will be a Democrat. As imperfect and disorga- nized as Democrats may be, I belong to a party that is open to fresh ideas. I belong to a party that wants to move forward to something greater. I’ve been called naive, too hopeful or just plain stupid. But writers include a clause demon- strating the constitutionality of the bill if passed and an effort to prevent non-topical bills from be- ing joined. ’ It further goes on in the na- tional security to keep troop fund- ing bills “clean,” in order to cut down on pork barrel funding, that Iran be sanctioned unless it abides by the nuclear security constraints that the UN negotiated earlier this year and that all persons suspect of terrorism be kept off of United States soil. The l 994 Contract With Amer- ica was highly successful. Repub- licans took 54 seats in the House, gaining the first GOP majority in the House since Eisenhower was president. Of course, Speaker Pelosi has already issued a most fervent statement via e-mail against the platform. One thing is certain, though: this upcoming election will be one for the history books. it is not I who will return the keys to the party that drove us into the ditch that we are in. It is not I who will hand the mop over to the ones who made the mess in the first place. This is my pledge to Ameri- ca: I will not let my myopia and anger cloud my judgment about which party is on the right side of history. Making yo ur M0 bea ra no le a OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_004.2.txt 4 0 THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 opinions Politics around the country: Bell tolls for CA city officials Alarmingly high payments for city ofiicials outside Los Angeles show massive corruption among civil service unions By John Paul Beall COLUM NIST The arrests of eight civil ser- vants brought justice to Bell, Ca- lif. on Sept. 20. j This working class, inner-city town, within view from the Los Angeles City Hall, had woken up in July to find that its top eight top‘ city employees were taking the highest salaries, benefits and pension plans in the state and the nation. City Manager Robeit Rizzo accepted an exorbitant $787,637 annual salary and another $712,000 in benefits, collecting a total of$ 1.5 million last year. His salary was contracted to increase every year by 12 percent, and also to receive 156 vacation days ' per year as part of his contract. Consider that congress- men make $l74,000 annually, the President makes $400,000 and most other California up- per city employees make about $200,000. Other members of the City Council and lower city employ- ees were earning more than $100,000 per year until taking a ‘ pay cut when the salaries came to light. There were several instanc- es when the city nearly erupted in riots. The enormous salaries of Rizzo and seven other city em- ployees were supported by three known cases of illegal taxation of citizens and businesses within the city, found by state auditors this past month, culminating in the Attorney General’s office filing a criminal lawsuit against these eight employees arrested on the 20th. Those arrested include Rizzo, former Assistant City Manager Angela Spaccia; Councilmem- bers Luis Artiga, Teresa Jacobo and George Mirabal; Mayor Os- car Hernandez; and former Coun- cilmembers George Cole and Victor Bello. Police had to use a battering ram to break down the mayor’s door. The State Controller’s office estimates that the citizens of Bell and more than 1,000 area busi- nesses were illegally taxed over a sum of $5.6 million, charged large sewer maintenance fees, a “retirement tax” ($2.9 million, to support pension plans) that lacked sufficient voter approval, and an over-large property tax rate, 1.55 percent of the assessed value of their house, 34 percent above the average. L.A. County average is 1.16 percent, and Bev- erly Hills, a city with four times the per capita income of Bell, pays 1.19 percent for its property taxes. Bell has the second highest taxation rate in L.A. County. One of the poorest towns in Calif, it is also one of the worst hit areas by the recession. State Controller John Chiang concludes that the tax levels were too high to be legal, though Rob- ert Rizzo shamelessly responded to outrage over his $1.5 million king’s ransom of a paycheck in saying that, “If that’s a number 1 people choke on, maybe I’m in the wrong business... I could go into private business and make that kind of money. This council has compensated me for the job I’ve done.” What a disconnect certain parts of our government have with respect to the private sector! In light of this, perhaps it is time for Californians to consider some serious civil service re- form. I Reform is needed especially with respect to the civil service unions, who wield a huge amount of power within the state. Still, all Americans, whether or not their public employees are cheating them, should consider what happens when we are not paying attention to our govem- ment, and what a ,dear price we pay for our ignorance. Statistics sourced from LA Times. Twitter is not the narcissistic waste of time you believe it is Forget the stereotype; it 3 time that to grow up and start implementing Twitter into your daily session of Internet surfing By Stockton Bullitt OPINIONS EDITOR We spent decades in America trying to minimize racial and gender stereotypes around the country. Nowadays, an i1l—ad- vised joke or offhanded remark can cause someone to lose a friend or even ajob. However, there are still ste- reotypes that are used unabash- edly all the time. People make references without really know- ing what they are talking about or how people will take their hor- ribly offensive comments. Yes, Internet stereotypes are no joke. I am tired of constantly hear- ing people bash these harmless websites simply because these people want to believe the ig- norant lies that are spread about them. Craigslist is for serial kill- ers. MySpace is for pedophiles and people who genuinely enjoy wearing black nail polish on a daily basis. Men only use Google Images for. . .uh. . .paintings from the late Northem Renaissance. We’ve heard all these miscon- ceptions before, and while all of them have some basis in fact, the point and the way that these web- sites are actually used completely differs from the stereotype. Today, Craigslist is used to find legitimate jobs and servic- es, some of which actually pay good money. Bands have used MySpace for years, and there are a good amount of musicians to- day that would not be where they are if it were not for MySpace. As for Google Images, well, let’s not cover that one right now. This brings me to my most hated Internet stereotype: Twit- ter. According to conventional wisdom, Twitter is used by nar- cissists and aspiring Perez Hil- THE WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY RING-TUM PHI. oIANoRA sPIcAK ELEANOR KENNEDY sTocKToN BULLITT HOLLY SUTHERS TIM McALEENAN ALEXANDRA FRAZIER SAMGILLERAN KATHERINE ROBERTS SUNNY ALTMAN. 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Is that really going to end up being a drain on your life to the point where you are embarrassed to mention your association with it? I have had a Twitter account since March 2009. Even now, it feels like I’m tellingyou that l’ve been interested in bestiality since March 2009. I joined for two reasons: I like sports, and I like knowing more than other people. Twitter has helped me out with my two likes perfectly. Before any news hits the In- ternet or even television, it goes to Twitter. Before analysis hits the newsstands or even the rest of the Internet, it goes to Twitter. ‘Therefore, when something you care about happens in the world, Twitter lets you be one of the first people to find out. Plus, you can be the first one to know what other people think about what just happened. Knowing other people’s analysis can get you pretty far in life. The majority of insightful and funny things I say are solely thanks to Twitter. l’ve tried be- ing original, but in the end, those jokes fall flat and that insight usually gets laughed at. Only on Twitter can I have Kenny Powers tell me “If you think the Little Dick World Se- ries means anything then you’re probably a big fan of horoscopes, too.” That little joke earned me a chuckle or two at a lunch dur- ing O-Week. Without Twitter, it wouldn’t have been possible. Besides jokes and meaning- less sports stories, Twitter actual- ly serves a role in news that mat- ters. After Hurricane Gustav and Ike hit the Gulf Coast in 2008, gas prices in the Gulf soared, and many gas stations in Atlanta didn’t have any gas to sell. Gas starved Atlanta natives turned to the upstart Twitter to solve their problem. Whenever an Atlanta resident would find a working gas station they would Tweet the location and follow it with “#atlgas.” This trending topic would let anyone search Twitter for all mentions of “#atlgas.” This story was covered relentless by the media when it first happened, but situa- tions like this happen all the time on Twitter. So, the final question you are probably asking yourself is, “What would I Tweet about?” Well, nothing actually. That’s the best part about Twitter. You don’t need to Tweet to use it. Most people who use Twitter are probably not that in- teresting. I am one of them. So, why would I need inflate my al- ready monstrous ego and tell the Internet something that nobody will care about? I really don’t need to, and when you join Twitter (you’ll get there eventually), you won’t need to either. ' That’s really the point. In Au- gust 2009, a research company firm named Pear Analytics con- cluded that only 4% of Tweets on Twitter were news related. Due to that low percentage, in Nov. 2009, Twitter made a point of focusing on making news a priority. That prioritizing is now starting to come to fruition and almost every conceivable news source now posts links and up- dates on Twitter. So now that you know how to properly use Twitter? What’s the problem with it? The Ashton Kutcher’s and Kim Kardashian’s of the world still play a major role on the web- site, but they are getting a less and less share of the traffic. This medium for providing 1 quick updates, good links and breaking headlines is currently the hottest thing in media right now. Just try and explain to me why this website is still deserving of its negative stereotype. Well, ex- plain in less than 140 characters. You’re going to‘be abiding by that limit more often. Dating 10:]; a boy’s guide to first dates Tired of watching them constantly screw up easy chances, Campbell Burr gives guys some much-needed advice By Campbell Burr C0 LU MNIST The home phone rang, wak- ing me from my Saturday mom- ing slumber. I leaned over and looked at my clock, 10:01. Too early. After lingering in bed for another 30 minutes, I» headed downstairs for some breakfast. “Campbell!” my mom greet- ed me as I entered the kitchen, “Some boy, John Wilson, called the home phone this morning. He wants you to call him.” ' John Wilson??! No big deal, I mean, I’d only had a huge crush on him for a month, even though we hardly knew each oth- er. A huge smile formed across my face. “What was he calling about?” ' “I’m not sure. He seemed sweet. He left his number.” I hadn’t received a call on the home line since middle school. I decided not to get my hopes up; it was probably school-related, even though we were in none of the same classes. Maybe he had a question about student govem- ment or needed a lift to school? I was somewhat confused, but after reciting, “Hi Mr./ Mrs. Wil- son, this is Campbell Burr; is John available?” and a casual, “Hey John, what’s up?” a few dozen times, I took the leap and called the dream boy back. Our conversation went sur- prisingly well, minus the pause between the exchange of “what’s up’”s and the “I was wonder- ing if you wanted to hang out at some point this weekend.” I had to take a breath. Hang out?? This random boy who I had spent way too many hours Facebook stalk- ing wanted to go out with me?! I took a breath and followed with a nonchalant, “Yeah, sure That would be fun.” He suggested lunch in town, which made me even happier and a bit relieved. After all, “hang out” to many boys means “movie in dark basement when your par- ents aren’t home.” I accepted, in- sisting that we wait a bit because I had “to finish something at home first.” I had over an hours worth of hair straightening, wardrobe grazing and Listerine gargling to do. We met at a casual sandwich place in town. John and I didn’t have that much to talk about. We were in different friend circles, played different sports and had only talked to each other maybe twice atrcrowded football games. I stuck with the basic ques- tions to keep the conversation going: siblings, where he was looking for college. (I had trou- ble remembering that it was not every juniorfs favorite topic...) I may have even gone. as low as talking about teachers and classes, I was starting to hope my phone would ring. John brought a bottle of soda to the cash register. “Aren’t you ordering?” I asked. “Nope, ate at home.” Perfect! 1 love people watch- I ing me eat! Especially boys that I’m trying to impress. How did he know? As if that wasn’t bad enough, he left me to pay for my over- dressed salad. Ouch. We sat down. I was so preoc- cupied with eating neatly that I could hardly focus on the con- versation. I crunched on crou- tons while John’s eyes rotated from my eyes to my chest to his phone. Halfway through my salad, John slammed his empty Coke bottle on the table and announced, “Well, I have some stuff to do at home, so I need to go.” Was this boy out of his mind? Ask me to lunch, don’t eat, then after fifteen minutes decide you have some- thing to do. He was becoming less attractive by the second. I assumed that he was not in- terested in me. Whatever, I could cope with disappointment. But as we were about to part ways, he reached out and hugged me. “Would you like to see a movie tomorrow aftemoon?” SEE A MOVIE?! No, I don’t want to give up three hours of a beautiful Sunday to sit in "a dark movie theater and-... not make out with you. I told him I was busy. Boys, listen up. First dates are simple and should be fun. Here are a few guidelines: 1. Call the girl. It projects confidence. If you want to show more confidence, call a girl you hardly know on her home phone early on a weekend morning. 2. Be appropriate. Pick a rea- sonable movie that interests both of you, nothing too violent or too sexual. Also choose your car mu- sic carefully. One boy had made a special country CD just for our date. It was adorable... until he told me he had a funny song for me to hear and proceeded to turn on a vile, very offensive rap song. Yeah... the boy didn’t even get a good night kiss... 3. Eat. I’ve been on two dates where the boy “isn’t hun- gry.” Most girls don’t head out to dates starving. Often, neither person is hungry. So don’t leave the girl to suffer on her own with a plate full of random stuff she ordered in the midst of panic when she heard you weren’t getting anything. Suggest split- ting something. And don’t ever take the “Well, if neither of us is hungry, let’s just chill in my car” route... It won’t end the way you _ planned it to... Lexington is filled with fun restaurants and ice cream par- lors. Boys, you don’t even have to deal with parents or a home phone. Use the gifts Washing- ton and Lee has given you. Need practice? My number’s on Face- book. .. .3 O I OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_005.2.txt O MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 THE RING-TUM PHI 0 5 arts&|ife Student spotlight: cheer co-captain Junior Gillian Sacks embraces her leadership role on campus, rallying students, cheerleaders and the football team By Holly Suthers ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Washington and Lee takes pride in the many leadership positions available to students. While many take advantage of these opportunities, the commu- nity only knows of a few. Cam- pus Activities and Recreation provides a galore of opportunities on and off campus, but the work and effort that the student-lead- ers of this organization give on a weekly basis is often overlooked. In order to spotlight the diligence of these leaders, the Ring-tum Phi is interviewing various stu- PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY GILLIAN SACKS dents in these positions. Junior Gillian Sacks, along with Allison Ferrara, is one of the current captains of W&L’s club cheerleading team. Like most students, she has mastered the art of time-management and multi- tasking. However, Sacks tact- fully balances the “push and pull” of her commitments with efficiency and energy. Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, she began cheering at the age of ten and hasn’t stopped en- joying it since.’ Phi: How long have you been involved in W&L cheer- leading? ' Sacks: I began cheering so 3 years now. Phi: Why did you choose to cheer at W&L? Sacks: I hadn’t intended on cheering once I got to col- lege, but it had become such an integral part of my life, I couldn’t give it up yet. Phi: What is your favorite aspect of cheerleading? Sacks: Even though I’ve grown up a lot during the time in which I started cheering, I re- ally love the friendships and the bonds created while being on the squad. When I first started cheer- leading, I was really excited about being friends with girls I wasn’t in the same class as. Now, my teammates have become for W&L my freshman year,‘ W&L’s cheerleading team performs a stunt at a football game. Junior Gillian Sacks shares the role of co-captain with senior Allison Ferrara, leading cheers and rally- ing fans at home games. some of my best friends. I love being able to spend so much time with people I love. Phi: What does being a cheer- leader entail at W& L? Sacks: Cheerleaders are sup- posed to bring spirit to the fans watching the game. Ifwe’re los- ing, we try and keep morale up. If we’re winning, we try to keep it that way. Phi: Is there anything about the cheer team that you would like the campus to know about? Sacks: Cheerleading isn’t easy. We work a lot harderthan people may think. And it’s not for everyone. Phi: Why did you take on this leadership role? Sacks: I was elected by the team to this position. I was more than happy to take it. I had been captain on my high school squad, and am very glad that I am able to bring what I know to the team. Phi: What are you studying at W&L? _ Sacks: I’m a Sociology and Anthropology major, and WGS minor. Phi: What is your favorite as- pect of W&L? Sacks: I love the closeness of the community. I love walk- ing on the hill and being able to know so many people. If you know of anyone that '- you would like to see spot- lighted in the Ring Tum Phi, please contact Holly Suthers at si/thershI1@mail.wlu.edu. For further information on Campus Recreation, please visit http.'// www. wlu. edu/x21 41 7.xml. Jewelry sale bedazzles campus Designer Katie Thompson shares "her pieces from ktcollection with the women (and men) of Washington and Lee By Holly Suthers ARTS 81 LIFE EDITOR Washington and Lee students take advantage of any opportuni- ty to “swipe it home,” especially when the product is as enticing as the opportunity to pay out of pocket. This past week, Katie Thompson sold her handmade jewelry on campus from her business, ktcollection. Students admired and pur- chased the beautiful pieces for two days in front of the Elrod Commons. Thompson, "a native of Lexington, also took the time to get to know various customers on campus. While she does not usually show herjewelry on col- lege campuses, she makes a spe- cial effort to visit W&L. “I only come to W&L be- cause I grew up in Lexington, my parents live in Lexington and I always love an excuse to come home. I also love working with the University Store. They are re- ally accommodating and so nice to do business with,” Thompson said. The designer began making jewelry at the age of 10, and even sold her products to a local store. However, Thompson did not be- come serious about owning her own business until her career in the magazine industry inadver- tently led her to create a career in jewelry design. After moving to New York City, she began mak- ing jewelry for herself in order to inexpensively add a sense of flair to her wardrobe. When more and more people took notice of her handmade designs, she and her husband opened up a stand in the East Village to sell her pieces part time. Her success encouraged her to continue with her hobby, but after leaving the magazine indus- try and receiving her masters in European politics, she said she realized that her possible career options were limiting to what she wanted to focus on in life. “I chose to stick with the jew- elry as it offered a great lifestyle for our family. My husband, Cartoon of the Week 1" ‘ unmuruomzeo PERSONNEL ONLY PhiDeIt@PiKa Zoubir, joined the business and we haven’t stopped since. We work really hard, but we love it because we have flexibility in our lives: we can usually pick our two children up from school, we get to dictate our own hours and choose where and when we want to work.” Pieces from_ ktcollection have been worn by Drew Barrymore, Giselle Bundchen, Tori Spelling and Amy Adams. Thompson said that her designs are inspired by the fashion world of New York City and from the experiences she has had while traveling the world. W&L alums Helen Coupe, Paten Hughes and Jenna Wor- sham currently work for her, and enjoy it because it allows each of them to pursue their own career paths with a part-time job on the * side.‘ They have also said that it provides them with a sense of family, which is not a common sentiment to find in the city. While Thompson’s visits are meant for business, she is always able to combine pleasure with it through her interactions with the W&L women. After this past weeks successful visit, Thomp- son hopes to return to campus this spring. “I really enjoy selling to W&L women. They know what they like. I find that they are pret- ty adventurous in accessorizing and that they have cosmopolitan taste. Plus, they are just fun and interesting women to talk to.” For more information about ktcollection or to purchase any pieces, please visit www.ktcol- lectioncom. 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Rockbridge County Saunders Brothers, Crown Orchards, Dickie Brothers Apples, peaches (apples available all winter) Nelson County, fllbemarle County Newtown Bakery Staunton Artisanal breads. flugustu County ]oe’s Pasta, Charlottesville Fresh pastas . . flllbemarle County Cherry Ridge Farm Produce . . . . .‘Rockbridge County Buffalo Creek Beef Hamburger . .7{ockbridge County Twin Oaks Farm Tofu . . . . . . . . . . . ‘Louisa County Stonehouse Farms A Produce . . . . .?{ockbrz'dge County Rodney Breedlove Various produce and poultry . . . . . . . . . . . fltockbridge County Mountain View Farms Various cheeses and moogurt (a type of yogurt) Rockbridge County Homestead Creamery Milk, yogurt. . . /1-"runklin County Baker Farms Porksausage, pork loin and pork butt . . . . . . .Shenandouh County Whistle Creek Apiaries Honey . . . . . .7{ockbrz'dge County Shenandoah Valley Farms Potatoes, onions, cabbage (available all winter). Rockingham County ' Shenandoah Produce Auction Various produce Rockinghum County Orchardside Farm Blackberries. .7{ockbrz'dge County Mark McElroy Asparagus, peppers, squash . . . .‘ . . . . . . . .7{ockbrz'dge County Glass Farms Tomatoes . . . .’Rockbrz'dge County Caromont Farms Goat cheese . . flllbemurle County Barb’s Bakery * Bakery items fltockbridge County Another way W&L Dining Services is expanding its Sustainable Initiatives in concert with Campussustainability OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_007.2.txt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 THE RING-TUM PHI '- 7 sports Field hockey mops up Marlins The Generals win 6-2 over Virginia Wesleyan, clutching their first win on the home turf after a loss to Hopkins .r By Kirsten Kyne s TA F F w R I T E R The Generals’ field hockey team be- gan their voyage to the ODAC tourna- ment with a win over the Virginia Wes- leyan Marlins on Saturday afternoon 6-2. Four Generals scored to secure their first home field win. “It feels great,” Coach Wendy Orri- son said. “It’s setting the right tone for the season. It was a great team effort.” The battle began early in the first half, with the Generals not letting the Marlins’ goalkeeper even catch her breath after the warm-up. “We were dominating and getting a lot of shots,” said sophomore Emily Kunkel. “We were playing really scrap- py, and once we finally got it in [the goal], we knew we could keep doing it. It was a real confidence boost.” Kunkel began the scoring spree for the Generals 20 minutes into the game. The field hockey team dominated over Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday, scoring four goals in the first half. The girls kept the Marlins on their toes, trying out new plays during the second half. Visit us at: www.southerninn.com NOW OPEN! 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W&L had 23 shots in the first half keeping Virginia Wesleyan’s goalkeeper on her toes. The scoring continued into the sec- ond half with Stevenson’s second goal, but the Marlins scored 52 minutes into the game after converting a penalty corner. “There were a couple of times when our heads were down, but we got them back up,” said first-year defender Riley Hampsch. Tran scored her second goal of the game off an assist from junior mid- fielder Christina Benedetti with fewer than three minutes left in the game. The Marlins’ game was not over though. With fewer than 30 seconds left on the clock, Virginia.Wesleyan was awarded a penalty corner that wasn’t executed until time expired. Three corners were executed while time was expired before the Marlins scored their second and fi- nal goal. “We tried a lot of new things in the second half, so tliat’s probably the rea- son we didn‘t look as good, but it was great to try them out,” said Norcini. The defense played a really strong game, allowing only five shots and four penalty corners on the game—compared to W&L’s 40 shots and 14 penalty cor- ners. “Coach Alexander has been con- stantly correcting us on getting a player after shot and it’s really helped [us on defense],” said Norcini. “We still need to work on defensive comers though.” . “After a tough loss against Hopkins [on Sunday], this game was a great way for the team to really come together and prove to each other that we can do this,” Kunkel said. “We’re on the right track now and we aren’t going to give in until we make it to the finals.” Hampsch is currently the only first- year starting for the Generals and has really made an impact on the defensive end coming up with many interceptions and two defensive saves on the season. “I tell myself, ‘I better not screw up,’ because most of the time I’m the last line of defense, and if I screw up, I’m the last resort,” she said. “It’s terrifying, honest- ly. I wasn’t expecting to play, so getting playing time is kind ofa bonus.” The Generals are looking forward to the challenging games ahead in the ODAC schedule, including next week- end’s games against Sweet Briar (Friday at 7 p.m.) and non-conference game against Mary Washington (Sunday at 2 p.m.). “lt’s gonna be hard,” said Norcini. “We definitely have the potential to have home field advantage up to the finals.” FREE Two—Day Shipping for One Year on textbooks and millions of other items amagoncom/student Amazon Student Free two-day shipping available to customers who qualify for our free Amazon Student program. OCR::/Vol_114/WLURG39_RTP_20100927/WLURG39_RTP_20100927_008.2.txt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 8 - THE RING-TUM PHI MoN Tues WED Tuuns Fm Sn ’ sun ‘ at Footban Guilford 1:00 p.m. vs V5 Sweet Mary Hockey Briar 7:00 Wash- p_m_ :00 p.m vs. at Men's Ferrum Guilford J s°°°°' ¥1:00 p.m. 7 p.m. * vs. Sweet at Briar Women's Roanoke soccef Too p m 1:00 p.m. at at Virginia Volleyball "Y“°"'b“'é Wes. 63° P'"'- 11:00 a.m Festival Men’s xc Ru" @ N.c. 3:55 p.m. at Lehigh Women's xc lnvit. 2:30 p.m. South South Men's Regional Regiona Tennis @ Mary @ Maw Wash. Wash- Women's Tennis in the numbers 2006 The last time the St. Louis Rams won a football game in the month of September. The losing streak ended last night after the Rams’ 30-16 victory over the Washington Redskins. 1 The number of quarters New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards had to sit out after‘ being arrested for a DUI. 21.97’ The percentage of the NF|_‘s existence during which Vikings QB Brett Favre has been an active player. .29 The number of NFL players who were not even born when Brett Favre began his NFL career twenty years ago. 0 The amount of dollars George Steinbrenner’s heirs will have to pay in taxes on their deceased father's estate. ————A—-—-:—-—-—.—-—-,—-1.—l soapbox “HBO’s Bryant Gumbel thinks the NCAA should put the Gators on probation for all of their ar- rests, reasoning: ‘I’m no legal expert, not by a long shot, but I do believe that driving drunk, robbing a convenience store and hitting your girlfriend are all worse offenses than dealing with an agent.’ I think lsuddenly like Bryant Gumbel.” Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constltutlon commenting on the recent torrent of arrests and controversies surrounding the Florida Gators. By Jordy Stern STAFF WRITER The Washington and Lee Generals’ football team displayed a valiant effort on Wilson Field Saturday, but came up short The Generals took control of the game early with junior quarterback Charlie The Cougars’ quarterback lines u W&L, scoring a touchdown off an Westfal’s rushing touchdown that capped an 83-yard drive by the offense. While holdinga 7-0 lead, the Generals’ defense kept the pressure on the Cougars, who coughed up three turnovers in as many quarters. ' The tide began to tum as the, game approached the final 15 minutes of play. Averett placekicker Brad Scott boomed a 45-yard field goal to put his team on the scoreboard. With the momentum shifting . away from the Generals, Cougars’ running . W&L_preparing to jumpstart the offense against Av start, leading the Cougars 7-0 during the first half. Generals fall 20-10 Despite strong effort, Averett University defeats W&L on Saturday as they fell to visiting Averett Universty. _ back James Wilson finished offa 71-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Fol- lowing a short W&L punt that left the op- posing offense on the Generals’ 25-yard line, Averett’s Scott punched in a 33-yard field goal to take the lead 13-10. In the final two minutes of Saturday’s contest, the Cougars solidified their lead by taking back an interception return for the game’s final touchdown. Despite the 20-10 loss, the Generals’ faithful can take heart in a score of strong individual efforts from the W&L team. A pair of hard-working sophomore lineback- ers, Jesse Jenkins and Doug Fraser, com- bined for 22 total tackles as they helped the defense hold Averett to only 221 yards of total offense. Luke Heinsohn, another The Generals look ahead to Guilford next week after difficult defeat. STEELE BURROW/ head photographer erett University. The Generals were off toga good W&L sophomore, rushed for over 100 yards for the second consecutive week. The. Generals return to action this Sat- urday, traveling south to face Guilford College in their first ODAC game of the season. p a pass. During the fourth quarter, the visiting team would overtake interception.