CNN’s ‘Crossfire’ at GW
CNN's show 'Crossfire' has been airing live from the SMPA building since Monday, Sept. 17 and will continue until Friday, Sept. 28.
Monday, September 24, 2001
Going out and going on
It is Thursday night. The numbers 11:07 illuminate the face of freshman Bhaveen Jani's digital clock. The first of many knocks rap against his Thurston Hall door.
To rush or not to rush
And the rush is on.
Greek recruitment took place on campus this week, as GW's 11 fraternities and seven sororities enticed students to join their organizations.
Spotlight: Uncoverimg the secrets of The Allen Lee
On the corner of 23rd and F streets stands a mysterious white building with royal blue shutters and a neon yellow sign blaring "The Allen Lee." The edifice seems out of place on the border of the GW campus.
Staff Editorial: GW in the ‘Crossfire’
Senators are becoming more familiar sights at GW with another visit from CNN's "Crossfire" attracting top political figures to discuss national issues with GW students.
Staff Editorial: Security in the sky
Working long hours in a repetitive job with little pay and even less respect will dull the edge of even the sharpest employee. Such conditions exist at the security checkpoints in American airports creating a weakness in the system that is supposed to protect millions of airline passengers each year.
Inside Our Pages: Lessons in press power
I got a lesson in the power of print last week from the most unlikely of places. What started off as an innocent, informative spread on GW fraternities and sororities - sparked by current rush activities - turned into something much bigger.
Never on Friday: Force right response for terror
Last week The Hatchet received a slew of letters regarding retaliation for the terrorist attacks at The World Trade Center and the Pentagon. But not one outlined reasons why America should strike back with force.
Op-Ed: Moroccans show solidarity with U.S.
As we struggle with our anger, sorrow, pain and next steps, I hope you, as I did, will see the significance in what took place here in Rabat, Morocco Sept. 16 in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
Op-Ed: Follow past examples, use military
Many people on this campus are not being honest with themselves regarding how we should address the heinous attacks that transpired Sept 11. Fanatics who twisted and perverted the tenets of Islam for atrocious purposes slaughtered thousands of innocent civilians
Unity key after attacks
While I respect the views of all Americans, if anyone had truly read Bill Eldridge's editorial (" Wrong to protest retaliation for terror," Sept. 17, p. 5), they would have seen that he did not advocate violence.
Letter to the Editor: Remembering a friend
On the morning of Sept. 11, Andrew Stergiopoulos was brutally taken from us. Sterg, as he was known to most of his friends, was a lot like you and me. We met while we were both at GW. He was a smart guy with a quick wit and a rare talent.
Letter to the Editor: Family matters
Thank you for covering the Attila Cosby trial and providing access to it online. I reside in Philadelphia and at times was not able to get news coverage of it.
Travel Guide: Ciao from Florence
Welcome to the Hatchet's Travel Guide. I am Jessica Greco, a junior majoring in fine arts. I am currently abroad with Syracuse University's art program in Florence, Italy.
Counting Crows cancels concert
Popular band Counting Crows canceled its Oct. 27 show at GW, citing scheduling conflicts. The band cut 12 other university concerts nationwide and does not plan to reschedule the shows.
‘Crossfire’ returns for another week
"Crossfire" co-hosts Tucker Carlson and Bill Press engaged the GW student body in friendly banter to warm up for a live broadcast from campus Thursday. Citing packed audiences, a Hatchet article and intelligent questions from the students as reasons to keep up the new town hall meeting format, they announced the show would call GW home for one more week.
National Airport grounds travel plans
GW students are changing travel plans because Reagan National airport, the hub of D.C. shuttle service to Boston and New York City, remains closed for security precautions.
Sikh students fear religious attacks
Students who practice the Sikh religion said while the GW campus has provided a diverse and tolerant environment, they are faced with ignorance and prejudice off campus.
Growth Spurt: Student growth boosts economy
Foggy Bottom business owners say they are looking forward to a year of increased revenue because of a larger student population. Grocery stores, shops and restaurants situated near campus report a boost in student business from a noticeably larger freshman class.
Around Campus
Mourners remember victims at Lincoln Memorial
Greek-letter groups wrap up rush
SA pushes back budget deadline
New SBPM building planned
GW plans to house the School of Business and Public Management in its own new building. The school will be the third to receive a new building within a four-year span if GW meets a planned completion date of 2004.
Women’s soccer loses to Maryland
The GW women's soccer team stood its ground in College Park, Md., but suffered a 2-0 loss after failing to convert any of the team's seven scoring chances. GW goalkeeper Christine O'Malley made 11 saves on Maryland's 27 shots but was beaten twice by junior Kim King.
Nation in Brief
President calls for unity
Netanyahu joins House committee to examine attacks
Pentagon to send forces abroad
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Men’s Tennis wins ECAC
Sophomore Matt Hane captured the No.1 singles spot as the GW men's tennis team won the team championship at this weekend's Easter Collegiate Athletic Conference Tennis North Championship held at Vassar College's Joss Courts.
Sports: Volleyball defeats Duquesne, remains undefeated in conference
With a 3-1 win over Duquesne at the A.J. Palumbo Center Saturday night, it seems the GW volleyball team has overcome a six-game winless streak it rode at the start of the season.
Men’s soccer stumps Radford at home
The GW men's soccer team defeated Radford University 3-1 in a physical match Sunday at the Mount Vernon field. It was the team's final game before conference play.
Water polo drops a pair, gains confidence
Jamie Saettele scored a game-wining goal with less than two minutes remaining to give Bucknell University a 6-5 win over the GW men's water polo team in Lewisburg, Pa. Sunday. It was a tough weekend for the Colonials who were also defeated by No. 14 Princeton University at the Smith Center on Saturday.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: GW announces men’s basketball schedule
GW released the men's basketball schedule last week, which has the Colonials competing in one nationally televised game and seven regional telecasts throughout the 2001-02 season.
Arts: Studio shuffles schedules
In the week following terrorist attacks, film stars have shown up everywhere to raise money or offer sympathy and support to the families of victims. But the one place they haven’t been showing up in is the theater.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: ‘Crossfire’ tackles airline safety
Posted 4 a.m. Sept. 25 -- CNN’s “Crossfire” returned to GW Monday night, looking to the future of the airline industry after the Sept. 11 hijackings of four planes, two of which crashed into the World Trade Center and one into the Pentagon, killing thousands.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Senators consider chemical attacks on ‘Crossfire’
Posted 10:15 p.m. Sept. 25 --Sens. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and John Edwards (D-N.C.) continued a bipartisan theme begun last week as CNN's "Crossfire" broadcast from the Media and Public Affairs building for a seventh show.
Militant Islamic group recruits on British campus
Posted 1:45 p.m. Sept. 26 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - The Islamic extremist group Al-Muhajiroun took its message to the streets in one of England's largest student centers during freshman orientation week in an effort to recruit followers and argue a message with sexist, racist and homophobic connotations. The group, who has been banned from British University campuses by the National Union of Students (NUS), manned a station on a public street on Manchester's Oxford Road and attracted crowds with loud rhetoric and graphic pictures.
