Bodies on bodies, packed tightly under steel and concrete and built on the sweat of the masses. New York is grimy with their remains. It's a cold city, jarring its inhabitants with constant motion. New York is the epicenter of culture, sometimes cruel but undeniably influential.
GW's basketball teams didn't have much of a postseason this year, but non-sport organizations have created a stir in national competitions. GW's Kendo club, ballroom dancing, mock trial and trivia bowl teams are some of the student groups that brought national attention to GW this spring.
When picturing a binge drinker, who are the stereotypical candidates? While most think of the fraternity brothers of Animal House or jocks crushing beer cans over their heads, recent research shows females are increasingly hitting the bottle and tapping the keg.
Now that the University has offered an updated amenities package that includes Zoning Commission requests for clearer language, it is up to residents to clarify their demands and stop stalling the opening of the Elliott School of International Affairs.
While one has to wonder why campus officials did not think of it sooner, University Police and the Music Department have agreed on a logical plan to combat a recent rash of instrument thefts.
President George W. Bush's newest front in the "war on terrorism" is the classroom, and it will seriously harm academic freedom in this country if his preposterous ideas take effect. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, Bush is considering banning foreign students from learning certain "sensitive" subjects. In theory it would keep terrorists from learning important tricks of the trade, but in practice it would categorize all foreigners as terrorists and put American education in dangerous new territory of exclusion.
As a general rule in life, I've learned that people who are open and honest about what they think are generally more trustworthy than ones who are closed and reserved. It is a simple concept but, for one reason or another, one people tend to ignore when reporters call them.
Aside from the GW men's club lacrosse team's schedule being posted on The Hatchet's Web site, GW club sports teams are rarely mentioned. While Division I sports are certainly exciting and newsworthy, a large portion of GW's student population takes part in club sports programs which are also of interest to The Hatchet's readers.
I am writing in order to bring the GW grounds crew to the attention of the student body. During these nicer days of spring, when the tulips, cherry trees and rose bushes come alive, I am reminded of the hard work these individuals put into making our campus beautiful. I know of their dedication from a firsthand perspective.
The Student Association Senate Rules Committee's reasons for rejecting Dani Greenspan as vice president of undergraduate policy - a lack of leadership experience and understanding of the SA - are unsubstantiated and ignorant. Not only did Greenspan serve as president of an international youth organization, he spent a year between high school and college living abroad on a program whose sole purpose was increasing leadership abilities.
Head Coach Tom Walter said if anything, Sunday's rainout of the GW - Richmond contest will give closer Mike O'Connor some extra rest.
Before this season, every Atlantic 10 Women's Rowing Championship has ended the same way: Massachusetts in first, GW in second.
The eighth-seeded Colonials finished where they started - in the eighth place at this weekend's Eastern Championships hosted by Princeton University. The GW women's water polo team notched one win in a tournament that gave its postseason berth to tournament winner Michigan.
Two GW sophomores will begin a 4,000-mile bike ride from New Haven, Conn. to San Francisco May 30.
Post-Cold War civil wars and the increasing spread of AIDS are two major problems African countries still face. GW's Organization for African Students co-sponsored a daylong conference Saturday to address these and other issues with the GW community and consider solutions to the continent's problems.
The University responded to Zoning Commission requests last week by putting dollar figures and timeframes on offers for final approval of the new Elliott School project. Community members said the proposal is still unsubstantial, and have until May 7 to officially respond.
Students discuss Sex in the Univer-city Rock band headlines Fountain Day Animals invade Kogan Plaza Students de-stress during exams Faculty dance showcases talent Film series ends with Mitchell Hall namesake
About 400 students, faculty and staff members gathered at the 17th annual Excellence in Student Life Awards Thursday night at the Smith Center to honor student leaders and organizations.
University Police and the Music Department agree on a plan to heighten security in the Academic Center basement, where more than $20,000 in student instruments have been stolen since January.
The more than 1,500 students gathered on H Street Saturday afternoon for Spring Fling were all "niggas," according to performer Busta Rhymes, who rapped for longer than an hour mixing in messages of love for all races.
Ambassador Dennis Ross mostly blamed Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat for the Palestinians' plight and denounced Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's military tactics before a crowd of about 75 students Sunday in the Marvin Center.
Professor Arun S. Malik called on professors to spend more time mentoring students as he accepted the annual 2002 Oscar and Shoshana Trachtenberg Teaching Award Friday in the Media and Public Affairs building.
Baltimore Ravens Head Coach Brian Billick gave students tips on leadership strategies and lifelong success Thursday morning in professor Lisa Delpy Neirotti's sports management and marketing classes. About 30 students came to the event, which was held in a Hall of Government classroom and open to all students.
Former students linked to Sept. 11 attacks Hawaii dorm rapist remains at large College students look for ways to quit smoking UNC drops early decision option
My adventure began when the airport shuttle carrying my parents turned the corner and disappeared from sight. I began my walk back to Thurston, knowing that a great four-year journey lie ahead. All that I had known and experienced in Seattle became a distant reality three time zones away.
Lauren Silva and I usually finish with The Hatchet between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. Sometimes later if, say, the server crashes, the computer freezes, the internet connection fails or plain old late news breaks, requiring the undivided attention of our editor in chief.
Posted 7:06 p.m. April 29-Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons will keynote GW's Commencement May 19 on the Ellipse, GW announced Monday. Simmons became the first black president of an Ivy League school when she took over at Brown University last year. Simmons, a child of Texas sharecroppers and great-great granddaughter of slaves, wrote a 1993 report that became the model for affirmative action plans at campuses across the country.
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