The Virginia Informer

Kappa Delta's Campus Golf brings Tribe together in spirit of fun and service

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Over 2000 students gathered in the Sunken Gardens Saturday, February 27 for Kappa Delta's annual Campus Golf philanthropy. This year's turnout was greater than ever, with over 500 teams competing with 4 to 5 players each.

In 2009, Kappa Delta hosted 409 teams and raised approximately 10,000 dollars.

College eliminates online bias reporting system

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The College administration has removed the Bias Incident Reporting System from the diversity section of William and Mary's website in its entirety. Citing alternative and more practical means of addressing student claims of discrimination and harassment on campus, university officials have confirmed they will no longer be utilizing the once controversial program.

OCES Stand Up Campaign spreads mission of service

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last week, the Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship (OCES) hosted its first ever "Stand Up Campaign" to encourage social activism and community engagement. After the Office of Volunteer Services and the Sharpe Community Scholars Program merged last August to form OCES, the new office wanted to make its new mission and name known across campus.

Free Speech Issues Begin Settling

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As The Virginia Informer reported earlier in the year, the Office of Student Activities has attempted to regulate the expression of certain forms of free speech utilized by students on campus, most notably "chalking" of the sidewalks and Student Assembly campaigning restrictions.

Parking Services sparks online outrage

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"William and Mary Parking Services are Crooks" declares the title of a new Facebook group dedicated to exposing various complaints about parking enforcement at the College. The group urges students to "share your thoughts, complaints, and concerns on the wall so we can issue a formal complaint to the college.

"Senate 'Gets with the (NY)Times,' Defends Free Speech"

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Senate started off its meeting on February 23rd with a brief presentation by members of Steer Clear advocating for SA allocation of money to purchase two new vans for the service. In their presentation, both representatives highlighted the extensive service the group offers to students, giving rides to as many as 400 students a weekend, as well as the poor condition of the two current Steer Clear vans.

Administrator charged with violation of the Honor Code

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the Spring of 2006 a newly formed student activist group, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), constructed a tent city called "Freetown" in the Sunken Garden to protest the City of Williamsburg's treatment of students. A series of associated events resulted in Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Mark Constantine being charged with a violation of the Honor Code.

In-state/Out-of-State Tuition Disparity Higher than in Years Past

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the summer of 2010, a Virginian may purchase a single credit hour of an undergraduate class at the College of William and Mary for $240; students who cannot legally claim residency in the state of Virginia must pay $880 for one hour of the same class. The explanation does not lie in the comparative difficulty of teaching a Californian rather than a Virginian - the professor would no doubt deliver the same lecture even if the class were made up entirely of residents of Montana - or of Ireland.

Campus Golf Participants cause Disruption at Local ABC

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

William and Mary sorority Kappa Delta's annual "Campus Golf" fundraiser had some unintended consequences around the Williamsburg area. Employees at Richmond Road's ABC store were instructed to check ID's of patrons before entering, after inebriated students apparently tried to steal alcohol.

Chair of Council of Economic Advisors to Speak at Commencement

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Christina Romer ('81), who chairs President Obama's "Council of Economic Advisors," will deliver a Commencement address to graduating Seniors this spring. Along with Romer, Pulitzer prize winner Annette Gordon-Reed, as well as former Secretary of the Treasury Paul O'Neill will also deliver remarks during commencement.

Law School Scholar to Study George Tucker's Papers

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Resident Law School Scholar Charles Hobson, has announced his intention to publish his research into the papers of William and Mary Law Professor George Tucker (1752 - 1827). According to Hobson, "His profession was law, but the law was only one facet of the multifaceted life he led.

Student's Video wins NiCad Music Video Contest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Zach Kiefer, ('07) has had his music video chosen by rock band "NiCad", as a part of a challenge issued by band members to create a music video for the newest single "In Color". Keifer designed his video around an interpretation of the song involving an individual's struggle for self-identity.

Humor Column : A reading from the book of the Prophet Gene

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I, one called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News, which he promised before through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures, bring His word, that of the sublime Gene Nichol. It hath been made known to me by the scribes of the Virginia Gazette that he hath spoken again, and hath now cursed them that would despise him.

Shock Top, Shockingly Popular in Williamsburg and Nowhere Else

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One night a few weekends ago, my best childhood friend came into town, which was reason enough to go out and celebrate. We decided to grab a quick dinner first and catch up with each other before heading out for the night. Our waiter came over to the table and mentioned that all pints were $3 until 10:00PM, which was a deal that neither one of us could resist.

A Saturday at the Movies

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Following its success on Thursday and Friday The 2010 William & Mary Global Film Festival opened on Saturday with an event celebrating the origins of animated films. And for those of you wondering what all the mention of free kazoos on the festival ads was about - that would be this.

Global Music in Williamsburg: Community Documentary Project

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Global Film Festival excited many students at first for one main reason: the free entertainment factor. But while the fact of free admission may have initially drawn some viewers, it was the talent of the filmmakers that got them to stay. All of the filmmakers involved in the Community Documentary Project, which was the festival's opening event on Thursday, February 18th, were William and Mary students, enrolled in an advanced documentary filmmaking course.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Cult or Controversy?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When I hear the term "cult favorite" in reference to a film, I am usually wary of going out in public to see that particular movie. For me, the term "cult favorite" implies having to view a film alongside its pack of rabid fans, ready to cut you if you can't recite every line of the screenplay to them.

Heima delivers on promise to fans

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Reviews of predominantly musical films - particularly of the emerging genre of the "band documentary" - often devolve into reviews of the sound that defines them. So let me preface this review with a statement of full disclosure: I love Sigur Ros.

I love everything about them, in fact.

Highlights from the 2010 W&M Global Film Festival: Film and Music

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The events of the 2010 William & Mary Global Film Festival appealed to a myriad of Williamsburg residents, students and non-students, with different tastes and preferences. The festival's theme this year was that the context of music can provide a powerful thread that makes people around the world connect.

Shearwater's Insular Masterpiece

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If all the huffing and puffing about 'the death of the album' turns out to be true, and 99 cent iTunes downloads, mash-up obsessions and ADD musical attention spans have indeed supplanted the longer pop form, The Golden Archipelago may go down in history as one of its last great works.

The Best Day of the Year: Campus Golf 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It was the fashion scene of the year. Blockbuster movies were represented. Outfits ranged from classy to trashy. Even the Olympics made an appearance. This is not the Academy Awards. It's even better. It's Campus Golf.

Kappa Delta's charity event Campus Golf has become the equivalent of a school holiday.

Temptations and Hedges Against Them (Pt. 2)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last time, we talked about the temptations that many encounter on this campus. While we focused mainly on the physical temptations for men, we recognize that women face them too. Instead of nice legs, women more often are tempted by sweet words and a great sense of humor.

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Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

De-regulate Greek life : The ISC must stop limiting the choices of women.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Fall recruitment round-table proposals were recently introduced by the Inter-Sorority Council (ISC) with little mention, and are sure to pass with great ease. The new rules and restrictions are the latest in the never-ending series of recruitment regulation by the ISC - normalizing each sorority under the banner of "William and Mary Greek Life.

I don't understand, sir, why can't you just say what you mean?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship held their "Stand up!" campaign last week. Curious about what exactly my tuition was funding, I went to their website to see what the OCES was created to do. What I found was a vast number of words that did not seem to say much.

Wasting time not money

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Over the past few weeks, I've had the unknowable pleasure of sitting in on Student Assembly Senate meetings as a news writer for this paper. What with the whole affectation of modeling government and the general air of time-wasting, it is indeed beyond me how anyone could be anything but deeply amused.

Take care of your skin

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Of the three main types of skin cancer, Malignant Melanoma is the deadliest. Squamous cell carcinoma and Basal cell carcinoma are the other two main types of skin cancer, and although they are not as deadly as melanoma, both can be very disfiguring.

Proposed increase in students not right response to budget shortfalls

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Faculty Assembly discussed in its meeting on February 23 a proposal to increase the target size of the incoming freshman class by fifty students. We do not think that this is a good idea for two reasons. First, it will not achieve its aim of substantially increasing the College's fiscal stability, and second, it will divert attention from policies that would best control cost without affecting the College's front-line academic services.