Stories from the current online edition of GW Hatchet. en-us http://www.gwhatchet.com Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Mon, 12 May 2008 10:13:04 GMT 20 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/University.Warns.Apes.Not.To.Reorganize-3369580.shtml The University sent letters to former members of the Alpha Pi Epsilon fraternity last month, threatening disciplinary action if any members "reorganize, reconstitute or re-colonize" in any form. 30215068-6bb2-4a2a-91f6-8b7326e07003 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Alexa Millinger Assistant News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_8l90thx5.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Report.Fire.Caused.75000.In.Damages-3369577.shtml A malfunctioning air conditioner erupted in flames in Schenley Hall on May 2, causing about $75,000 in damages, according to fire reports. 1c93748f-c167-4972-9d2e-6b4a947a4160 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Malfunctioning air conditioner cause blaze Andrew Breza Hatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Officials.Plan.Contest.To.Promote.Class.Bonding-3369583.shtml The University plans to launch a school-wide competition this fall to encourage class bonding and community building, officials said this week. 436d469e-d544-4b6d-b363-5a9bdb4588b1 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Hadas Gold Senior Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Knapp.Names.Eight.As.Presidential.Administrative.Fellows-3369500.shtml The University announced late last week that eight graduating seniors will receive full tuition to pursue master's degrees at GW as part of the University's Presidential Administrative Fellowship Program. 185d7cd8-5b0b-451e-b067-4ca61eb5c9c5 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Husna KazmirHatchet Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Knapp.Focused.On.Alumni.Academics.During.First.Year-3369503.shtml His new home might be in the District, but University President Steven Knapp's passport paints a much different picture of his whereabouts during his first year as GW president. 21c8e338-5c95-44b6-82de-b7d9be6850d0 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 President said Andrew Ramonas Campus News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_5u2624h8.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Dnc-Chair.Lauds.Diversity-3369516.shtml Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said last week in the Marvin Center that Republicans have turned away minorities with their stances on immigration and civil rights issues. 290492e0-7527-456d-a76e-396aa32b0aff Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Emily Cahn Hatchet Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_36mim3rb.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Study.Faults.University.For.Academics-3369517.shtml University officials said last week that GW scored below average for academic involvement in a prominent higher education survey from 2007, though the school was rated highly for study abroad and internship work. 39bb3622-ed9b-4593-8431-87e65e0b634c Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Elise Kigner Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Gw.May.Join.AntiSweatshop.Group-3369518.shtml GW may soon sign a declaration that would allow a watchdog group to investigate the working conditions of the University's outside contractors, officials said last week. 5463afef-acad-477d-bb38-914bf5ff4570 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Students push for oversight of GW products Sarah Scire Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Gw.Hillel.Celebrates.20th.Anniversary-3369522.shtml GW Hillel raised half a million dollars in a campaign to renovate its aging building, officials said at the Jewish organization's 20th anniversary on May 2. 41150d42-0a39-4068-b6f2-dd828d1bdb87 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Jewish organization raised $500,000 for renovations Lucy McCalmontHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_0510yl4n.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Taxis.Resist.Switch.To.Meters.As.Deadline.Approaches-3369527.shtml Taxi drivers in the District are reluctantly complying with a mandate to install meters by June 1, signaling the end of a nearly six-month battle to keep the zone system. 29b65259-4e0e-4ba0-b862-91f598ec56b5 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Officials said most cabs still using zone system over meters Bryan Han Senior Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_8080b18w.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Bike-Sharing.Comes.To.D.c-3369529.shtml GW students looking to rent a ride around D.C. will have an alternative to Zipcars beginning this month: bikes. a49bb1ad-d89f-475a-9007-5d7a072ded9b Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Service promises cheap, green way to get around city Viktors Dindzans assistant photo editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_m7xhrim7.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Schools.Surpass.50000.Price.Tag-3369535.shtml Last year GW became the first university in the nation to surpass the $50,000 price tag for tuition and expenses. But a year later, GW has company at the top. 71bef47a-3b05-42c2-a941-c0c6f293a282 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Market basket institutions rival GW tuition Caroline Coppel Hatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/University.Plans.Major.Ci.Overhaul-3369573.shtml The University plans to dramatically change Colonial Inauguration in the coming years, beginning this summer with the elimination of a costly laser light show and several other luxuries, a top administrator said Thursday. 8d82594c-9798-441e-bf23-1c1e09cdcb63 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Laser light show and other programs will be eliminated Sarah Scire Campus News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_kmta2pkq.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Former.Sa.Senators.Trial.Stalled-3369574.shtml Assault charges against a former Student Association senator have been dimissed until prosecutors decide to proceed with the case, the U.S. Attorney's office said. 7a0fb0ee-a370-4527-ada7-7b623191b93b Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Sarah Scire Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Crime.Log-3369508.shtml aa5aa863-76a2-44e4-bf76-1ebbf71dacdf Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 Alexa Millinger Assistant News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Snapshot.Thurston.Haul-3369514.shtml d8f9231a-f0e2-4a94-b0c0-2893be89e946 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Campus.Calendar-3369510.shtml f242f6b2-cd7a-4f7d-b151-2e1ac8fbdfa8 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Corrections-3369512.shtml eca518b5-94a0-4f3b-9fe5-3efae997a1fa Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/Wild-Art.Atmosphere.At.The.930.Club-3369536.shtml 91c2e030-1d06-4113-bfc9-966321876394 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2003/01/27/UWireDcBureau/0770897A-556A-409A-B3FB-A23BFF903343.shtml 0770897a-556a-409a-b3fb-a23bff903343 Mon, 27 Jan 2003 05:00:00 GMT U-Wire DC Bureau 1/27/03 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2003/01/27/UWireDcBureau/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2003/02/20/UWireDcBureau/95379CE3-BABD-48FD-A666-E5B120C100E4.shtml 95379ce3-babd-48fd-a666-e5b120c100e4 Thu, 20 Feb 2003 05:00:00 GMT U-Wire DC Bureau 2/20/03 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2003/02/20/UWireDcBureau/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2001/11/05/Movies/Movie.Listings.Channel-140266.shtml - fd4e743b-ecc0-4cfc-ae1b-11f82b35fc6f Mon, 05 Nov 2001 05:00:00 GMT Movies 11/05/01 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2001/11/05/Movies/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/Staff.Editorial.Helping.Gw.Bring.Home.The.Bacon-3369524.shtml With market basket schools hiking up their prices, we are not alone in our tuition woes. But this is not a club we ever wanted to join, much less found - and the way out may be through alumni support. 5aa844d0-4be5-40a7-ab4d-cb2ee43ff04d Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinions 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/Staff.Editorial.Commencement.Is.What.You.Make.It-3369525.shtml This weekend is about one thing only - the graduates. ea90e447-73ea-46d1-a1a5-0f1b974d5ad3 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinions 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/College.Dems.Gw.Must.Confront.The.Credit.Crunch-3369519.shtml We are disturbed that the administration has not moved swiftly to reassure students with safeguards against the potentially devastating impact of the loan crisis. 3d1083f3-4c34-4e9e-9fd7-6a74d3f97fec Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinions 5/12/08 Subprime mortgage crisis will seriously affect student loans the College Democrats Executive Board http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/Sa.Advisers.Nicole.Capps.Sa.Presidency.Leaves.A.Legacy.That.Should.Be.Emulated-3369523.shtml Nicole Capp was right. She trusted that students would care about the Student Association when it was working on behalf of students, and she has set a new standard for SA leaders at GW. 57ce8282-f549-43a9-89aa-d7aefe5049ca Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinions 5/12/08 Steve Glatter and Steve Miller http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/Letters.To.The.Editor-3369528.shtml f5d24596-33c4-41d6-a996-13f8883c41c8 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinions 5/12/08 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Past-Leaders.Prominent.Alumni.Receive.Degrees-3369602.shtml Besides the Commencement address, there will only be two other non-student featured speeches on the Mall this weekend - and both will be from former GW leaders. d12c679f-c4ca-4ed1-8645-313029c13209 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Amy D'Onofrio Hatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Seniors.Give.The.Gift.Of.Spirit-3369611.shtml Students may never be able to show school spirit at a homecoming football game, but thanks to this year's senior class gift, GW spirit may get a boost. b6fb470d-126c-4aee-9417-574ffdd7379f Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Niketa Kumar Senior Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_26fyd77m.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Knapp.Forms.Graduation.Speaker.Advisory.Committee-3369613.shtml University President Steven Knapp announced the creation of a Commencement speaker advisory committee last week in an effort to bring transparency to the search process for the annual keynote speaker. d3ded20a-9079-4ec2-9384-f5b4d9b17d89 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Students will advise commission on keynote speaker Elise Kigner and Danielle MeisterHatchet Staff Writers http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Keeping.Busy.In.The.City-3369656.shtml The countdown to Commencement is dwindling and restaurants are getting booked. To keep your family entertained and avoid the reservation rush, The Hatchet has compiled eight unique, food-free things for you and your parents to enjoy before you graduate. 1d7a0a7f-543c-45cd-bfd6-053effa06126 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Laura Treanor Contributing Life Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_wc47f5e4.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/The-Hatchet.Interviews.Keynote.Commencement.Speaker.Julian.Bond-3369645.shtml In an interview with The Hatchet in his office at American University, Bond reflected on his career, his controversy and the state of racism today. He said of the many commencement addresses he has given in his career, speaking at GW "is one that will stick in (his) mind. e4cc09c6-2cc3-48e2-a2fa-e59a7030df45 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Alexa Millinger Assistant News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/University.Takes.Steps.To.Fortify.Alumni.Network-3369627.shtml Many of this year's graduates will soon begin a new life in a new city, but GW is working to help ease the transition to an unfamiliar town full of unknown faces. 6164711b-56d9-4704-928d-e3629b559464 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 About 220,000 GW graduates are in the alumni group Emily Cahn and Sarah ScireHatchet Staff Writers http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Student.Speakers.Peace.Corps.Volunteer.To.Speak-3369640.shtml Senior Sara Ray said she is grabbing her diploma, throwing her mortarboard in the air and heading to Macedonia on Sunday. But first, she has to speak to an estimated crowd of 20,000 on the National Mall. 73e1c950-9539-439e-a32d-b12c873b2407 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Husna KazmirHatchet Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Student.Speakers.High.School.Principal.Will.Address.Grads-3369642.shtml Christine Handy Collins isn't your typical student Commencement speaker. But she is also far from your average GW student. 55abf422-91f2-489c-ae6c-b716d964e29b Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Sarah Scire Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Two-Student.Speakers.Defy.Norm-3369643.shtml The University defied tradition and picked two student Commencement speakers for the University-wide ceremony on Sunday. 48e3064c-1649-4364-9a66-4786d2d81d1e Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Sarah Scire Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Tickets.Not.Needed.For.Mall.Event-3369638.shtml Though graduates are allotted six tickets for Sunday's Commencement ceremony on the Mall, University officials said they are not necessary unless the event is moved indoors. 6ceaaaaf-fb8a-429f-870c-eba60d1b6a51 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Justine Karp Hatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Federal.Employers.Covet.College.Grads-3369620.shtml Todd Jasper started working security at the Surf & Sand Hotel in Laguna Beach, Calif., four years ago. Now, the graduating senior will work at the Department of Homeland Security - one of a growing number of students to secure government jobs out of college. 5ea0b036-3eb7-43be-a11c-b28a28905f68 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 More government employees expected to retire Rustin PartowHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_8w1eyv7f.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Environmentalist.Maggie.Desmond-3369639.shtml Maggie Desmond knows it sounds like a bad cliché, but after seeing Al Gore's "Inconvenient Truth" she realized there were so many ways she could improve our environment. bd2535db-f6c2-4ec4-9615-5c37295880f3 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_8i71h94n.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Nba.Manager.Alyssa.Greco-3369641.shtml Growing up in Bluebell, Pa., Alyssa Greco knew that if she wanted to watch TV with her older brothers, she would have to develop an interest in basketball. So she did. d17df2d4-9d59-472e-b0c2-af87f1d20df2 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_qweh824t.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Historian.James.Zarsadiaz-3369644.shtml As a freshman, James Zarsadiaz anticipated a career on Capitol Hill. This aspiration quickly dissolved, however, when he realized that policy-making does not interest him. adbe79fc-16ea-4601-bdc5-574eb569039e Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_6zh9c971.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Event.Planner.Joe.Altenau-3369647.shtml For theater major Joe Altenau, it's all about the lights. a2844108-c910-4f38-a2de-c3579925d3ca Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_n6kg9600.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Doctor.Dan.Sagalovich-3369648.shtml Dan Sagalovich is going to medical school, but you might not know it from the classes he has taken at GW, which include political science, photography and yoga. 557791d8-c93e-4aff-8bae-2deda7ee2c12 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_0sr8be1o.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Music.Prodigy.Emily.Robertson-3369649.shtml When Emily Robertson enrolled in GW at age 16, she wanted to continue studying music on the side. Four years later, Robertson is graduating with honors as an Enosinian Scholar from the music department. 1b9f66df-7477-4bf7-b36e-eca91aac6e54 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_9320h9k7.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.World.Traveler.Christina.Rodriguez-3369650.shtml When people in her home city of New York ask Christina Rodriguez where she is from, her response is Puerto Rico. 4677a39b-d572-4826-851c-b7c48a4119d4 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_17rh9pzl.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Safety.Advocate.Jacqueline.Hackett-3369652.shtml What began as a middle school hobby for Jacqueline Hackett has become a decade devoted to youth substance abuse prevention. 7279cfcd-5499-43d6-8603-946fd6f67751 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_g8vr7j4p.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Life.Saver.Amy.Fishman-3369654.shtml A trip to the gym changed Amy Fishman's life. On her way to Lerner Health and Wellness Center in 2004, the Cincinnati native came across a bone marrow drive at Hillel. ba6fb405-7587-48b0-a6d5-efe46d3e3a13 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_4wy7v2cs.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Senior.Stories.The.Politician.David.Rosenbaum-3369655.shtml It's not unusual for David Rosenbaum to get strange looks when he's working out at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center, especially when he runs into his interns. 3394df3f-c8f2-44f4-9592-cbaa01431812 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 The Hatchet's intriguing grads of 2008 Leah Carliner and Laura TreanorLife Editors http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_63a7p442.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Speaker.Law.School.Senator.Daniel.Inouye.From.Hawaii-3369621.shtml Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) will address about 2,000 graduating Law School students in the Smith Center Sunday. 272c4763-eff5-43b5-97e5-76d7ca250f9c Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Eric Thibault Hatchet Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Speaker.Graduate.School.Of.Business.Chairman.President.And.Ceo.Of.Newalliance.B-3369622.shtml Peyton R. Patterson of NewAlliance Bank will speak to the Graduate School of Business on Friday at the school's graduation ceremony. 2ee38e35-7482-48ee-94c9-1136ad1e80fe Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Eric Thibault Hatchet Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Speaker.School.Of.Engineering.And.Applied.Sciences.Business.Leader.Trustee.Mark-3369631.shtml Mark Hughes, former president of System and Network Solutions Group of Science Applications International Corporation, will address the graduates of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Saturday night. 1bc5fefa-9dbc-4b16-99a4-7f3dd1ed070b Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Elise Kigner Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Speaker.College.Of.Professional.Studies.Nobel.Prize.Winner.Leon.Lederman-3369634.shtml Leon Lederman, a Nobel Prize winner and high-energy physicist, will speak at the College of Professional Studies graduation ceremony Saturday. 527d1a1b-ee6d-4212-9891-c360d7ca7b51 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Elise Kigner Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Speaker.Columbian.College.Of.Arts.And.Sciences.Director.Of.National.Intelligenc-3369635.shtml Mike McConnell, U.S. director of national intelligence, will speak at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduation Saturday and be presented with an honorary degree for public service. 14cb4ab9-07a5-492b-8025-f6eb2cc9cd6b Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Eric Thibault Hatchet Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/Speaker.School.Of.Business.Consulting.Executive.Judith.Muhlberg-3369636.shtml Judith Muhlberg, who works for the consulting firm Gagen MacDonald, will be the keynote speaker for the business school graduation ceremony Friday. edcd9101-80ef-4a99-8a15-1c9409d069e0 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Commencement Guide 5/12/08 Elise Kigner Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/CommencementGuide/ Other http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/How-Time.Flies.A.Look.At.Eight.Impactful.Seniors-3369548.shtml Eight seniors from GW sports: how they grew and what they're doing next year. d087dea1-6bc9-47a0-9b77-962855c71b29 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/12/08 Alex Byers Assistant Sports Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/Gw.Graduate.Oconnor.Starts.Falls.For.Nationals-3369547.shtml Mike O'Connor's pitching motion isn't overly distinct. But when he coils his body, reaches his long left arm far back and releases a fastball, it's like he is really willing the ball across home plate. Almost like he's trying to will himself back into the major leagues - this time, to stay. 32b60662-d483-46f9-b94f-1e27e10f3870 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/12/08 Alex Byers Assistant Sports Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_y56pop75.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/Two-Dismissed.From.Mens.Basketball-3369549.shtml Freshman Miles Beatty and junior Cheyenne Moore, two scholarship athletes, have been dismissed from the men's basketball team, the athletic department announced last week. bfd4ae69-e8ac-468e-8cef-32e5b2dda827 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/12/08 Alex Byers Assistant Sports Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/Baseball.Drops.Two.Wins.One.Likely.Needs.3.Wins.Against.Xavier.To.Make.Postseaso-3369553.shtml The GW baseball team ended a disappointing three-game series on a high note against La Salle Sunday, a day after dropping a critical doubleheader in their chase for the Atlantic 10 postseason. ea95fdf4-0f06-4222-84a4-7704918487e1 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/12/08 Gabrielle BluestoneHatchet Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/Basketball.Notebook-3369557.shtml 0b4b319c-774e-4f69-bcd8-9f1d6fa7211b Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/12/08 Alex Byers Assistant Sports Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Arts/Flight.Of.The.Conchords.Performs.SoldOut.Show.At.Gw-3369542.shtml "Are there any secret agents here tonight?" asked Bret McKenzie, one of two members of the self-proclaimed band-not-duo Flight of the Conchords, who performed to a near-sold out audience at Lisner Auditorium Friday. 8137de0b-8ebd-4bae-b6a8-8c619d4a9d37 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Arts 5/12/08 Band has a new album, television show Amanda Pacitti Hatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_q9g1vdt6.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2008/05/12/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment