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Sen. Barbara Boxer addresses College Democrats

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) emphasized the importance of changing security policies and the plan for the war in Iraq in a speech Tuesday night in the Elliott School of International Affairs. Boxer told the audience that the U.S. troops in Iraq need a defined objective, but said it is difficult when the reasons for entering the war have changed many times.

Facebook, Chase Bank offer free bike taxi rides

Facebook and Chase Bank are offering free bike-taxi rides for students to promote their joint credit card. Blue three-wheeled bicycle carts parked outside the Marvin Center are offering rides from C Street to Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street to 25th Street from 9 a.

Thorpe won't lobby for student rep. on Board of Trustees

Student Association President Lamar Thorpe said Tuesday that he will not be lobbying the University for student representation on the Board of Trustees. For two years a group of SA leaders have been petitioning for student representation on the Board of Trustees, the University's highest governing body that makes decisions about tuition and enrollment and is in the process of choosing the next president of the University.

University to eliminate Hippodrome arcade

To accommodate more seating for the WOW Café and Wingery set to be in the Hippodrome, the University is eliminating the video games and ping-pong tables in the arcade area. The Southwest-style wing restaurant was originally slated to open by Sept. 5 with the rest of the new Marvin Center dining venues.

GW summer student abducted in Maine, escaped

A former GW student's parents allegedly bound and kidnapped her in Maine last week and planned to force her have an abortion, a police officer said. Katelyn Kampf left Boston College last year after her parents, Nicholas and Lola Kampf, became aware of her relationship with a man now in jail, the Boston Globe reported this week.

WEB UPDATE: Pakistani president speaks in Marvin Center

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dodged the topic of Sept. 11 at his speech on Pakistan's development in the Marvin Center's Betts Theatre Friday afternoon. Musharraf's speech comes a day after the airing of a CBS program in which he alleged the U.S. threatened to bomb his country if it did not join the U.S in the war on terror.

Task Force on Advancement holds forums to debate GW's mission

Members of GW's highest oversight body solicited student, faculty and staff opinion in two forums in an effort to gain feedback about the University's academic and strategic plans for the next two decades. Discussions focused on the search for a new University President and what attracted students and faculty to Foggy Bottom.

Sorority rush numbers increase

Sororities invited a slightly higher number of women into their organizations this year compared to last year, according to the organization that oversees sorority recruitment. The process was completed Tuesday and 240 women were invited to join one of the eight organizations on campus under the Panhellenic Association, the group that oversees those eight Greek-letter groups.

Presidents of Pakistan, Afghanistan to visit University

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf and Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai are scheduled to speak on campus. Musharraf will speak this Friday in the Marvin Center's Betts Theatre and Karzai is set to give his address next Tuesday in the Jack Morton Auditorium.

Space tourist to speak to D.C., GW students

The first female space tourist, alumna Anousheh Ansari, an alumna, will answer students' questions in the Marvin Center while she is circling the Earth on the International Space Station Friday. Local-area middle school, high school and GW students will participate in the event Friday in the third floor amphitheater.

10,000 cancer survivors, activists rally on Mall

Almost 10,000 participants in an American Cancer Society rally came to the National Mall Wednesday to lobby their members of Congress for increased treatment and research funding. Organizers said ACS intends to get every member of Congress to sign a pledge to continue funding for cancer research and pass legislation for other preventative care efforts.

Diddy promotes new album at D.C. public school

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs promoted his new album "Press Play" Wednesday in a Northwest D.C. public school. Combs, formerly known as "Puff Daddy," "Puffy" and "P. Diddy," spoke to students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Combs, who referred to the school as "Diddy High," offered advice to the students about continuing education.

Madeleine Albright criticizes Bush, war on terror

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright criticized President George W. Bush's handling of the war on terror in a speech at Georgetown University Monday night. Albright was the guest of honor at the fourth annual Snowdon Lecture, a speech by a public figure addressing the intersection of faith and social justice in the world.

Prof. Mary Cheh wins primary, says she'll continue teaching

GW law professor Mary Cheh won the primary election for a D.C. Council seat last week and said she will continue teaching if she is elected in November. Cheh won the Democratic nomination for the Ward 3 Council seat last Tuesday, defeating eight opponents including fellow professor Erik Gaull.

Crime Log

Disorderly Conduct 9/14 - Aston Hall - 6:33 p.m. - case closed A man who is a permanent resident in the Aston became disruptive and yelled at a University Police officer in the lobby. The man was upset that he had to show ID to an officer who was stationed at the residence hall because a malfunctioning door allowed access to non-residents.

Progressive student groups oppose drug legislation

Members of a national progressive student organization with a GW chapter want to repeal a federal law that prohibits students with a criminal drug history of being eligible for financial aid. According to a section of the Higher Education Act, legislation creating federal grant and loan programs for colleges and universities, students who have a drug conviction are unable to receive federal financial aid.

Former CNN CEO commemorates Constitution Day

About 50 students and faculty attended GW's Constitution Day tribute Tuesday featuring author Walter Isaacson discussing his book "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life." Isaacson, who was formerly the CEO and Chairman of CNN and managing editor for TIME Magazine, spoke about Benjamin Franklin's transformation from a printer's apprentice to a national leader.

Campus Calendar

Thursday PROGRESSIVE STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR Check out these groups and get involved in progressive causes on campus. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kogan Plaza Sponsored by GW College Democrats FALL FILM SERIES: AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH Catch a free showing of the movie that has created a buzz about the environment.

GW Briefs

Thorpe nominates junior for SA Court Junior Ryan Sullivan will be Student Association President Lamar Thorpe's first nominee for the Student Court, the SA executive said at a special address Tuesday night in the organization's office. Chosen by Thorpe from a field of seven candidates, Sullivan served on last year's Joint Elections Committee, the organization that oversees the SA elections.

Greek Briefs

Tau Kappa Epsilon wins "Top Teke" Award The Tau Kappa Epsilon national organization chose GW's chapter of the fraternity as winner of the "Top Teke Award," the most prestigious honor a chapter can receive. The fraternity's national organization evaluates the excellence of each chapter on standards like fundraising, philanthropy, academics, extra curricular involvement and community service.

Correction

An article in the Sept. 14 issue ("For some, extra classes isn't overbooking," p. 1) erroneously reported that 15 credits is required to achieve full-time student status. Only 12 credits are needed for a student to be considered full-time.