Stories from the current online edition of GW Hatchet. en-us http://www.gwhatchet.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:03:38 GMT 20 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Number.Of.Students.On.Campus.Nears.Limit-3823472.shtml The University was 60 students away from exceeding the city-imposed enrollment cap for the Foggy Bottom campus this semester, likely reflecting increased interest in the University, but posing a problem for GW's future growth. e168d968-7c6b-4f35-a8b8-8e0517e05b0f Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Amanda D'Ambra and Lauren FrenchHatchet Reporters http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Campus.Politicos.React.To.Election.Results-3823474.shtml The GW College Democrats and College Republicans eagerly awaited results of the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections Tuesday night after months of campaigning, but in the end it was only the young GOPers who had reason to party. 30f3e1b2-9f7d-45c6-b0ff-4c459f3d056d Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Republicans celebrate wins in Virginia, New Jersey; Democrats express disappointment Samuel JohnsonHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_eutlc2nf.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Fobogro.Receives.New.Deli.License-3823478.shtml FoBoGro owners and a community group remain deadlocked over the store's proposed hours of operation, something that must be resolved before the store may receive an alcohol license. 3c7fe3fe-83f5-4c88-8bc7-8ebb819968b1 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Gabrielle Bluestone Metro News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_6x7xk08r.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/University.Pays.Travel.Costs.For.Diane.Knapp-3823484.shtml The University pays for Diane Knapp's travel expenses when she goes with her husband, University President Steven Knapp, on fundraising trips, Executive Vice President and Treasurer Lou Katz said last week. 6ebb9a99-6130-4a04-bd56-896a370d2a2b Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Eric KatzHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_71sq4zud.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Duques.Security.Will.Continue-3823486.shtml The University Police Department will continue to keep an officer posted outside of Duques Hall as a "security presence," in response to an assault on a student in the building last month, UPD Chief Dolores Stafford said this week. c31b92b6-37a8-4e03-aec4-2e95e0a46a84 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Gabrielle Bluestone Metro News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/University.Begins.Search.For.New.Chief.Of.Police-3823408.shtml University officials have begun the search for a new University Police chief after current Chief Dolores Stafford announced plans to retire at the end of the academic year. 2d463c63-21b7-42cf-8414-0cc668bf3d5c Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Gabrielle Bluestone Metro News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/University.Expects.Fewer.Resignations-3823416.shtml Although several high profile University officials are set to leave GW at the end of the academic year, a University financial officer said other GW employees are reluctant to leave their positions in the sluggish economy, and the University will not save any funds this year due to vacancies. c0f99fa8-7675-4ef7-bf96-aa2558cd5089 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Due to economy, employees may not leave Drew Spence and Emily CahnHatchet Reporters http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Chronicle.Reported.Funds.Already.Raised-3823419.shtml University officials said this week that a reported 44 percent increase in donations for this year was not an estimate for the 2009 calendar year but had in fact already occurred for the last fiscal year, which finished in June. 4198a528-88ae-4be1-99c3-ff89c75b5431 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Number said to be estimate was total from last year Emily Cahn Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Geology.Professor.Passes.Away.At.66-3823421.shtml Geology professor and deputy director of the University Honors Program, George Stephens, passed away earlier this week. He was 66. c637230c-47f6-4231-877d-9075f94ae3e9 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Instructor was popular with students, faculty Amanda Dick Campus News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_mdz5bsc7.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Veteran.Journalist.Interviews.Husband.For.Book.Event-3823431.shtml During her 40 years as a working journalist, Cokie Roberts has interviewed countless congressmembers and politicians, fostering relationships that have made her a legend in journalism. aa194709-a7d0-41ce-9dd7-6161a42aaaef Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 SMPA professor dedicates work to students Sarah ThadaniHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_18a64ha8.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Grad-School.Criticizes.Volunteer.Program-3823434.shtml The Graduate School of Educational and Human Development held a panel discussion Tuesday evening at the School Without Walls in an attempt to reassert itself against popular competitors like Teach for America. f56ed77c-2b5a-41d7-9d5a-dc1dcf1d6dad Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 GSEHD officials: Teach for America sends wrong message Megan MooreHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Community.Remembers.Fall.Of.Berlin.Wall-3823452.shtml Members of the GW community gathered Monday night at a local church to share their stories and emotions about the day the Berlin Wall fell, 20 years after the historic event. b6f10d5e-7687-44b0-a5a1-b47c2d53a6e9 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Professors, students celebrate 20th anniversary Ben FitchHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_eo80u6z9.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Two-Assaulted.At.Georgetown-3823453.shtml The recent alleged anti-gay assaults of two Georgetown University students has stirred both the Georgetown and GW LGBTQ communities and raised questions over whether gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender students are safe. dfd41e19-1914-4139-8347-4d302ddcc915 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Attacks said to be anti-gay hate crimes Shannon O'ReillyHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Officials.Face.Questions.About.Univ.Policies.Student.Rights-3823458.shtml Members of the Greek-letter community gathered in the Marvin Center Monday night to ask pointed questions to leaders of University departments about student rights and responsibilities. 6ecee53d-bf2a-481b-a4f7-dd7b8e9d0860 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Students question hazing, amnesty, NROTC policies Ana BulingHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_d5n6f43b.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Community.Group.Launches.Retail.Survey-3823462.shtml Foggy Bottom residents are hungry - for a place to buy groceries. 749f6d6a-1c18-42ad-8d9b-b15f7ec85cc6 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Residents call for lower-cost shops, eateries Ariel FeldmanHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_2o8i1i80.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Gspm-Launches.Programs.In.Online.Politics.And.Campaign.Strategy-3823648.shtml The Graduate School of Political Management launched two new certificate programs this semester in hopes of attracting graduate students who hope to work on online campaigns. 99b15126-3bbf-416e-838c-9e22e6054e8b Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Komal ThakkarHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/State.Department.Officials.Warn.Students.About.Study.Abroad.Dangers-3823649.shtml Representatives from the U.S. State Department walked a few blocks down the street Monday afternoon to give GW students tips and advice for staying safe while studying abroad. 5003df2d-384d-4ab4-8fb5-e1b49980a0cc Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Reid DavenportHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Former.Student.Accused.Of.Stalking.Professor.Declared.Competent.To.Stand.Trial-3823650.shtml Sushila Gaur, a former GW student who is facing charges for unlawfully entering the Elliott School, was deemed competent to stand trial this week. 0b045fab-0a3e-4eb6-bd0f-c7172cc9fb3c Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Lindsay LifeSenior Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Professor.Shares.Advice.On.the.Unfinished.Agenda.At.Lecture-3823652.shtml Professor Richard Skolnik spoke to over 80 students about his passion for his career in global health in a lecture called "Completing the Unfinished Agenda" on Tuesday evening. c5f8da89-1c4f-439f-8cc0-09986198bb99 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Dimple MirchandaniHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Crime.Log-3823499.shtml 401f8ec6-0835-4e3c-be9c-d67aef2d4160 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 Amy D'Onofrio Assistant News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Snapshot-3823433.shtml 39d6ac52-2954-4c82-9a75-31f9afd11f3a Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_09ju29hb.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/Campus.Calendar-3823426.shtml ae6ed986-51a1-4843-bb05-4665172385d3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/05/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/Staff.Editorial.Changing.The.Senates.State.Of.Mind-3823624.shtml There is something that the Student Association Senate and Descartes have in common: both spent most of their time trying to justify their own existence. ed1674c1-114b-4037-9c80-d4e0c46b0b6c Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/05/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/Yogin.Kothari.Dont.Fire.Hobbs.Yet-3823623.shtml Though the program has suffered for two consecutive years, Hobbs should be given a chance to restore his team. f0df0309-1b50-4ed7-83ba-7bf5347efe5f Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/05/09 He revived the men's basketball program years ago; give him the chance to do it again Yogin Kothari http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_g2q85bck.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/Bradley.Dlatt.A.Great.Time.To.Double.The.Impact-3823625.shtml As the voices of students dissatisfied with the GW administration have become a bit stronger, effective outreach will launch GW further into the educational elite in this country, and attract the level of students the University wants and deserves. f5672b8c-8f01-40f5-afb4-61250d9f6a36 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/05/09 GW's administration has outlined laudable goals, but should keep the focus on students Bradley Dlatt http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/Haynes.Bunn.Rehabilitate.Gws.Disability.Support.Services-3823629.shtml Actions taken by the University in dealing with two temporary disabilities I had were in conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 400ab5b0-66a5-4b99-959e-23eeb9ba9dbf Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/05/09 Haynes Bunn http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/Alex-Shoucair.Cementing.A.Legacy-3823666.shtml Finally! GW has actually been ranked No. 1 in something - the size of our former president's compensation. 6f86a9e9-1ab9-4b99-a697-432e77094e30 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/05/09 Alex ShoucairHatchet Columnist http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Sports/Womens.Basketball.Enlists.Male.Help-3823442.shtml Seven male undergraduate students are participating in practices with the Colonials this season as part of a plan created and implemented by assistant coach Katie Rokus. 0b313b1e-ed8b-495c-9617-a5978db99f63 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sports 11/05/09 Dan Greene Sports Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_pan2qr5c.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Sports/Colonials.Corner-3823459.shtml Get to know a couple of GW's student athletes a little better. 014506be-202a-4d2c-9630-a26c4402c061 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sports 11/05/09 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_3q166b39.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Sports/Sports.In.Brief-3823454.shtml 7c9bbafd-03be-46f1-856a-6960979461ec Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sports 11/05/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/Perfect.Practice.Until.Performance-3823446.shtml Practice makes perfect for the GW Raas team - at least, that is the mentality the group believes in as they prepare for a nationwide competition happening at the Lisner Auditiorium in November. d1cc9a32-9588-4a37-8278-33ce6d54094f Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/05/09 GW team aims to take top spot in unique dance competition Christina WilliamsHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_moh23ik1.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/Sharing.The.Spotlight.With.A.Legend-3823448.shtml More than a dozen student performers joined author Margaret Atwood onstage at Lisner Auditorium Friday night, dramatically interpreting excerpts from her most recent novel, "The Year of the Flood." 879dd214-89ac-4f0a-a382-32ac79e3597b Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/05/09 Author Margaret Atwood had GW performers participate in a reading of her work last week Shaeera TariqHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_phkmsa9a.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/Spotlight.Direction.Of.Biblical.Proportions-3823482.shtml Director Benjamin Pollack, a senior who will tackle "Children of Eden," gave Hatchet Arts a peek into why he chose this biblical experience to embark on. 1207b242-a512-4b56-9cf5-d6aa29d59157 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/05/09 Amy RhodinArts Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_8cgtj663.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/5.10-20.A.Weekly.Entertainment.Guide.For.The.CashStrapped.College.Student-3823488.shtml 3f5d60eb-5c8b-4412-a5b0-3e7a8aeae64d Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/05/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/05/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment