Protesters flock to district
GW students braved the bitter cold and joined about 100,000 protesters as they marched through the streets of Washington D.C. on Saturday, part of a worldwide demonstration against a possible war in Iraq.
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Organizers raise funds for MLK statue for Mall
Washington residents will witness an historical groundbreaking in November, when officials plan to dedicate a new memorial on the National Mall to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Nobel laureate and slain civil rights leader will be the first black and non-president person to be honored in such a way.
Williams named provost
In order to ensure proper oversight with an increasing number of off-campus commitments, University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg tapped top medical administrator Dr. John "Skip" Williams as University provost earlier this month.
Around Campus
14th Grade holds auditions, seeks actors and crew Scholars' Village takes applications Roe v. Wade anniversary rally Lecture series address seniors' finances International Services Office plans potluck dinner Literary magazine seeks editors
Around the Nation
Bush weighs in on affirmative action Penn State abortion clinic returns, faces controversy U. of Alabama student government supports limitation of bar hours Drinking more often may be good for heart
Around D.C.
Two men shot near Dupont Singer attends first ANC meeting
Magazine dubs prof most beautiful
When anthropology professor Richard Grinker returned from a trip to South Africa over the summer, the last message he expected to receive was from Washingtonian magazine.
GW: A rich history of anti-war protests
Once known as the "Holiday Inn of revolution," the GW campus continues to play an integral role in Washington demonstrations. From the election of 1968 to the nationwide University strike following the Kent State shootings, the GW campus has been at the center of momentous social change for decades.
Students serve in Southeast to honor MLK
Thirteen volunteer organizations spent the day painting the Knox Hill Senior Center in Southeast D.C. Monday to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Chuck D raps with students
A diverse audience of about 300 students gathered in Lisner Auditorium Monday night to hear Chuck D, co-founder of the rap group Public Enemy, speak about the problems facing black America.
