Crime Report
Credit Card Fraud 11/1- Off campus Case open An individual reported to UPD that someone had attempted to make purchases with a credit card she lost in a taxi.
News
Stories from the November 7, 2002, Print Edition
Around Campus
Drunk driver hits car on campus El Salvadorian ambassador to speak Midshipmen hold toy drive Indians celebrate Festival of Lights Sophomore wins sub eating contest Groups collect cell phones for violence victims Students get time management tips Multicultural office gets new director
Greek Briefs
Alpha Delta Pi raises money for Ronald McDonald House Delta Sigma Theta sponsors essay competition Delta Tau Delta coaches local sports Lambda Chi Alpha holds food drive
SA Notes
SA works on legislation to curb corruption Senators in the Rules Committee worked on developing bylaw changes that would, according to the legislation, ensure that "no conflict of interest exists on the Finance Committee."
Elevator stopages increase
Elevator stoppages are on the rise, with 107 cases of students getting stuck in elevators since January, a 35 percent increase from last year, according to October University Police Department statistics. Facilities Management officials said they are looking to replace elevators in problem buildings but have yet to receive funding.
Election fever hits campus
Hundreds of GW students packed the Hippodrome Tuesday night for an election night bash sponsored by the Program Board. Students waded in a pool of leather couches and folding chairs to keep watch on the latest election results pouring in from across the nation on CNN and the Fox News Channel.
4-RIDE use at record high
University Police Department officials said they are attempting to cope with record 4-RIDE use, as more than 9,000 students used the University escort service in September, the highest monthly volume in 4-RIDE history.
SA probes suspect documents
The investigative arm of the Student Association is examining a series of questionable expense reports by Sen. J.P. Blackford (G-SEAS) for alleged offenses that may lead to his removal from the student government.
WEB EXTRA: CLLC recruits CFs
Offering perks like free housing and a $4,600 stipend, GW is currently recruiting community facilitators for the next school year. A year-long commitment, University officials said CF retention has increased recently after a string of resignations two years ago.
WEB EXTRA: Mayoral election draws little interest
While most students said they voted absentee for their hometown candidates, current Mayor Anthony Williams victory over Republican candidate Carol Schwartz in Tuesday's mayoral election in the District went virtually unnoticed to most on GW's campus.
