Stories from the current online edition of The GW Hatchet. en-us http://www.gwhatchet.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:57:01 GMT 20 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Students.Frustrated.By.Gweb.Problems-3836823.shtml Freshman Joseph Song woke up at 6:30 a.m. on Monday so he could be one of the first students of the day to register for classes. But like many students, Song ran into technical problems with the GWeb registration system that keep him from getting the classes he wanted. 51a2fe53-4a31-4dd6-9240-dca8d2a163d6 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Online registration complicated by service outages Matt Rist Senior Staff Writer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Mpd-Drug.Raid.Yields.Five.Arrests-3836827.shtml Two students are facing drug charges after police seized marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernalia from a Foggy Bottom townhouse last month in a raid that yielded five student arrests. ce935d34-6c5c-4e8a-b0b0-96b9e3cca47b Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Amy D'Onofrio Assistant News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Colonials.Beat.Bu.Move.To.20-3836835.shtml BOSTON - With the game clock nearing expiration in Tuesday's first half, freshman Lasan Kromah officially announced his presence on this Colonials team. He did not say it with words, but instead etched it with a dagger, connecting from downtown on a pass from classmate Bryan Bynes and sending GW into the break with a six-point advantage and a crowd-killing capture of momentum. 95b645f5-71c1-4b67-ba4f-3b58f12db74e Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Kromah shines as men's basketball outlasts Terriers Dan Greene Sports Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_f521l2bm.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Few-Reforms.Seen.On.Dining.Issues-3836829.shtml The Student Association's Dining Services Commission has met only once this semester and has made almost no progress on the changes to dining for which students have asked. Last year, the DSC pushed for lower prices, prompting Executive Vice President and Treasurer Lou Katz to ask Sodexo, the food service provider in the Marvin Center, to reconsider its fruit pricing in J Street and other venues. 8ba22c77-bbe9-4aa2-9543-4366067fc723 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Student-led commission has held only one meeting this year Amanda D'AmbraHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Professor.Provides.Pizza.Debate.In.Dorm-3836840.shtml Steven Kelts balanced three boxes of pizza in one hand as he carefully removed his GWorld from his wallet and swiped into International House. f073af40-25de-4d60-bbaf-fb2e95518867 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Chelsea RadlerHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_l34fg7x9.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/AllFemale.Panel.To.Preside.Over.Moot.Court-3836761.shtml For the first time in the event's history, the GW Law School's annual Van Vleck Moot Court in January will host an all-female panel of judges, law school Dean Frederick Lawrence said last week. a123f029-1fc1-4b32-aabb-d4492c83c8b0 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Shaeera Tariq and Lauren FrenchHatchet Reporters http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/first.Lady.Of.The.Press.Offers.Advice.To.Obama-3836774.shtml Longtime White House journalist Helen Thomas delivered a steady stream of witty, often brutally honest remarks on the last 10 U.S. presidents to a full audience of students in the Elliott School Tuesday night. bb20abc7-546f-443f-92f4-4d8125ff1136 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Helen Thomas speaks on range of issues Ricki MaybruchHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_vcqjd031.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Twelve.Ounces.Of.Marijuana.Found.In.Sophomores.Dorm.Room-3836777.shtml A sophomore was arrested last week after more than 300 grams of marijuana was found in his room in Fulbright Hall. 3f8960dc-f9f7-45ab-a991-65ce326f5fb3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Gabrielle Bluestone Metro News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Number.Of.Graduate.Students.Reaches.New.High-3836780.shtml For months, universities, employers and even President Barack Obama have been telling students and employees that now is a great time to enter graduate school, and from the 13 percent surge in graduate applications this year, it appears people are listening. 557442f4-a4b9-4521-b0ab-11af99ecaa3b Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Older students feel detached from student body Jenny SuzdakHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Greek.Housing.Decision.Coming-3836784.shtml Greek-letter organizations vying for University-owned townhouses will find out whether or not their organization secured a space by Dec. 7, a University official said this week. 362c11b1-7b79-4d0e-95d6-ccb6d57846bc Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Committee to give recommendations for assignments Emily Cahn Campus News Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Reporters.Tell.Tales.From.Campaign.Trail-3836787.shtml Journalists and former campaign officials told tales from the 2008 presidential election trail Monday night at the Elliott School, detailing the role of embedded reporters in one of the longest presidential campaigns in recent history. 8312e027-6719-4e5a-a1bc-f9086aa59463 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Longer news cycle posed new challenges Rachel BarkerHatchet Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_f324cq82.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Reporters.Tell.Tales.From.Campaign.Trail-3836788.shtml Journalists and former campaign officials told tales from the 2008 presidential election trail Monday night at the Elliott School, detailing the role of embedded reporters in one of the longest presidential campaigns in recent history. 0637c12f-e8da-42bd-a696-19ad95e91af0 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Longer news cycle posed new challenges Rachel BarkerHatchet Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_f324cq82.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/University.Names.New.Spokeswoman-3836792.shtml The University announced Monday a former spokeswoman for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has been named GW's media relations director, a position that has been vacant for nearly six months. 4f8ffc18-feea-4c2f-b93a-2b4b480ee8e4 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Candace Smith previously worked for WMATA Emily Cahn Campus News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_ih847kfx.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Kalb-Interviews.60.Minutes.Bigwigs-3836798.shtml What goes on behind the iconic, steadily clicking clock of "60 Minutes"? Around 500 alumni, students and members of the National Press Club found out Monday night at a taping of the Kalb Report. 1749d9e7-a6b0-4e00-85fe-b9df73a4e901 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Program staff discusses how show keeps ticking Nicole GulottaHatchet Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_1us7s8vj.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/University.Seeks.New.star.Professor-3836801.shtml GW is searching for a new university professor - the most prestigious and honored title the school can confer on a faculty member, an official confirmed this week. 025ad8da-0d46-4e62-b775-ae57949fcdd8 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Search committee will fill university professor position Sarah JosephsHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/College.Dems.Republicans.Square.Off.In.Energy.Debate-3836912.shtml The GW College Democrats and College Republicans participated in an animated debate over energy policy Monday night in front of an audience of about 30 people. 032a42da-61fe-4e7b-9cff-5dc173e34a16 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Marielle MondonHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_ne002c5o.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/More-Colleges.Break.50000.Cost.Barrier-3836913.shtml Nearly 60 universities have surpassed the $50,000 benchmark for total cost and GW, once the most expensive school in the nation, is now listed in fifth place, according to a list compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education. d4867979-c455-4470-a947-b5af96feb0f0 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Ana FerrerHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/College.Dems.Lobby.For.Health.Care.Reform.On.Hill-3836914.shtml With the Senate ready to begin tackling health care legislation in the coming month, members of the College Democrats Advocacy Team visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday. 2cf62efe-e6ce-4079-8708-1ba2f6cf7629 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 Kara DunfordHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Crime.Log-3836832.shtml ece43497-3af4-4631-88f2-08008ced4eba Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Snapshot-3836756.shtml cc079e7a-9a14-4367-b937-457643162111 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_e5fd4v34.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/Campus.Calendar-3836763.shtml 7986c27e-5c4f-4459-bf54-6bbfd39d302d Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT News 11/19/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/News/ Campus News http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/Staff.Editorial.Join.Our.Editorial.Board-3836772.shtml We are expanding the membership of our editorial board to include two non-Hatchet individuals who will focus solely on the staff editorial process. 9f25f2cb-2e02-4133-a6e4-5ffa073a432a Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/19/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/Staff.Editorial.Looking.For.More.Leadership.From.The.Dining.Services.Commission-3836795.shtml Ask students what their concerns are with the University, and many will put dining options at the top of their list. 627f3d6b-5986-4692-b5a8-0f5741daafff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/19/09 http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/Bradley.Dlatt.Registration.Frustration-3836783.shtml Of the many frustrations felt by GW students, none is more universal then the malice directed toward registration. bceff92c-6436-45ee-8134-1dd9d462ff6b Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/19/09 Bradleyt DlattHatchet Columnist http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/Annu-Subramanian.Expertise.Into.Efficiency-3836786.shtml As GW students, we can do our unique part to streamline efficacy. 6a7f3d4b-8d00-4deb-b73d-7a24458f61ba Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/19/09 Annu SubramanianHatchet Columnist http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/Kelsey.Rohwer.Smoking.It.Out-3836797.shtml Starting today, the University of Kentucky is a tobacco-free place. It's time for GW to follow suit. 5409318d-a7e3-41fe-be04-655b730b73a5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/19/09 Kelsey Rohwer http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/Cartoon.Something.To.Celebrate-3836811.shtml 60ed3fe3-08f0-4be5-afb6-ab41fe3e8f5f Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Opinions 11/19/09 Brian Tratner http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_01oslz97.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Opinions/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Sports/StudentRun.Sailing.Team.Enjoys.Success-3836814.shtml For the GW sailing team, sport is as much fun as it is form. dcbd7fc0-c131-4cd9-b906-09c0feb11f74 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sports 11/19/09 Matt Rist Senior Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_xw0757b4.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Sports/Womens.Basketball.Edges.North.Texas.In.Opener-3836815.shtml Head coach Mike Bozeman's young GW women's basketball team had held the lead for only 57 seconds all game in Tuesday's match-up at North Texas before 5-foot-3 freshman guard Danni Jackson hit two free throws to give the team a one-point lead with 1:25 to play. 9629cb50-c71f-4a5e-8ac0-b193bfddf2da Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sports 11/19/09 Max FeinblattHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Sports/Depth.Makes.Up.For.another.Slow.Start.From.Hollis-3836821.shtml BOSTON - Senior Damian Hollis began last season slowly, a fact that head coach Karl Hobbs said last week put the team "behind the eight ball" and in an early hole from which it was difficult to escape once Hollis got on track later in the season. c8ccefc0-96f4-4c5c-8e87-23b9c464daa3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sports 11/19/09 Dan Greene Sports Editor http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Sports/ Sports http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Arts/Sex-And.The.Suburbs-3836754.shtml Stereotypically speaking, people move to the suburbs seeking tranquility and safety. Generic Theatre Company's adaptation of the play "SubUrbia," opening this weekend in the Lisner Downstage, challenges that concept. 50fcc400-fa5c-4134-9f58-0bd30605304d Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/19/09 Hannah TraverseHatchet Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper332/thumbs/t_j609ask2.jpg http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Arts/A.Musical.Trail.Leading.Through.Kogan-3836760.shtml For students who walk through Kogan Plaza daily, there might be more of a chance you'll see President Obama on your way to class than a young rock star casually strumming on his guitar. fc92c367-ba46-4905-b08f-64bf81707dbb Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/19/09 Farima AlidadiHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Arts/Quicktakes-3836771.shtml c51e3c12-9bf1-470a-9400-5148b7e32a42 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Arts 11/19/09 Josh HockHatchet Reporter http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/11/19/Arts/ Arts/Entertainment