The University is, as Managing Director for Business Services Michael Pellar said, on the "cutting edge" of meal plans. The fusion of meal points and debit dollars is an innovative way for the administration to both satisfy students and generate extra revenue - changing the concept of traditional meal plans by integrating the city into student dining options.
On March 8, 2003, the world will continue a long tradition of observing International Women's Day. In the past, this day has been a celebration of global progress in women's rights. This year, however, there is not much to celebrate. Since taking office, President George W. Bush and his administration have made numerous policy decisions that jeopardize the current state of women, both in the United States and the rest of the world.
Something historical is happening this week at Yale University and reflects merely another stop on a bullet train speeding across America. This week thousands of students and community members joined 5,000 striking janitors, cafeteria workers, secretaries and graduate teaching assistants in the New Haven cold to support workers trying to negotiate stronger pensions, obtain job security, fair wages and a voice on the job. One of the most prestigious and powerful universities in this country is currently at a standstill because it continues to prioritize profit over the health and security of its employees.
Much attention has been devoted to the ability of our public health system to respond and react to emergencies such as bio-terrorist attacks. While such attacks are growing threats to our society, they are by no means the only threat. The silent and very serious crisis that endures in this country is the ever-growing numbers of uninsured, which has been increasing continuously for the past 16 years.
"Can you stop trying to repeat what I say?" "Why?" "Cause it's getting annoying." "How do you think I feel?" "Huh?"
Who could have guessed? The reigning diva of off-Broadway fare like "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" and "Psycho Beach Party" is actually a man. Charles Busch, the cross-dressing grand dame of transsexual satire is trying his hand at writing conventional situational comedy with the touring production of his Broadway play "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," which is playing at the National Theatre through March 23.
Maybe I am a sad case Paul, maybe I am. I remember smoke rising, slashed by beams of red and blue light. Lights streaming across thousands of sweaty, dancing bodies. The bass beat pounded as my heart raced in time. I remember staring, with rapt attention as a kid swung glow sticks on long wires, leaving trails of neon green in the air. Oh yeah, I guess there was music too, spun by the UK's premiere disc jockey, Mr. Paul Oakenfold.
The smooth slur of a soft British accent sweeps over me, and for a minute I'm convinced. Forget friends, forget school, forget everything. I'm going out on the road. The moment passes and, I shake my head. "Sorry guys. I can't be a roadie. I don't have the muscle for it." They all laugh. I laugh too and the conversation continues. It's only later, at home that I realize, I just missed my chance. I could have called people "wankers" and stayed up half the night "drinking with me' mates." As it is I'm stuck in my room drinking alone and the only mates around are the 2-D figures on the BBC.
Draped across a plush leather couch, I feel awkward, not because it's an interview, but because I not used to this sort of thing. I'm in a bar, with two fairly attractive young women, and they're talking to me. "What's your sign?" won't work on these two. They're battle worn music veterans. Sure they're cute and about my age, but they're also possessed with a maturity I can't hope to match.
Black is a Color is a three-gallery exhibit featuring the work of black artists drawn from the Corcoran's permanent collection. Black is a Color shows the viewer that African-American art and identity are inextricably entwined.
There are certain things you expect from an Irish bar. Frankly, Fado fails to deliver. 1) A fine imported beer collection, including Guinness, Bodagers and Caffrey's. Check on the Guinness and Bodagers at five bucks a sodding pop for crying out loud. No check on the Caffery's. Apparently you can't get it in the States anymore. I doubt that's true. 2) I expect Gaelic music, something of the variety that inspires an immediate jig. What did I hear? Two Princes. Not so jiggy. Plus, the music is louder outside the bar than inside. 3) I expect regulars with a brogue. Who did I sit next to? Some sloppy moron straight from Capitol Hill trying to make it with this over-the-hill slut with bad hair.
With an unlikely duo like Steve Martin and Queen Latifah, both respected actors in their own right, you are bound for success, right?
A fine-featured woman throws her head back laughing uproariously. She chatters enthusiastically in indecipherable gibberish to another woman, who sits tied to a single chair on the stage. The theater blacks out and a blast of tango music bursts from the house speakers.
At first, it would seem like nothing is new for the GW women's basketball team this March. Just like last year, they won the Atlantic 10 regular season. Just like last year, they are the No. 1 seed in the West. And just like last year, they have a first round bye in this weekend's A-10 tournament.
While the possibility of GW hosting a first-round tournament game became less likely after a loss to Xavier last week, it became impossible after Atlantic 10 opponent St. Bonaventure forfeited six conference wins because of an ineligible player on its men's basketball team.
It's been a rough week for the Atlantic 10. Monday, the league was forced to impose sanctions on St. Bonaventure after the NCAA ruled the Bonnies had been using an ineligible player for most of the season. Later that evening, Rhode Island announced it was investigating allegations that former coach Jim Harrick, Sr.'s staff and boosters gave players money and had their grades changed. And Tuesday, St. Bonaventure declared it would not play its two remaining games this season.
The GW men's baseball team's scheduled game against George Mason University Wednesday was canceled due to rain.
In nearly four years, 2,186 points have earned Chris Monroe a lot. He's gained the respect of opponents, teammates and coaches alike. He's amassed a trophy case worth of individual awards and is the most well- known GW athlete of his time - look no further than his No. 4 jersey on sale at the GW Bookstore. And as the senior enters his final game at the Smith Center Saturday, 40 more points will cement his place in the University's history.
The University has delayed a major e-mail overhaul until after graduation because of a hardware glitch in January that left students unable to access accounts for nearly a week.
Speakers urged the Bush administration not to go to war in Iraq and called for world peace at Wednesday night's Poets Against the War program.
Sporting more hair than James Carville and lacking the bow tie of Tucker Carlson, GW students duked it out on the CNN "Crossfire" set in the Media and Public Affairs building Tuesday night.
Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist and author, spoke to a packed Marvin Center auditorium Wednesday night.
GW is filing an appeal this week of a recent federal appeals court decision that restricts where students can live and could hold up construction of a new business school. The University is requesting review of the case by a full nine-member U.S. Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel ruled against GW last month.
Candidates and election officials said their biggest concern is voter apathy during the Student Association presidential runoff this week, characterizing Wednesday's 800-student turnout as "very low." Students can vote Thursday, and Joint Elections Committee members expect to announce results at about midnight Thursday in the Hippodrome.
GW will combine meal points and debit dollars into a "plan dollars" system next year, which will allow students to purchase items at all venues that currently accept points and debit dollars with a single meal plan.
The GW women's lacrosse team lost to George Mason 17-4 Wednesday at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex. Sophomore Heidi Mayer led the Colonials (1-1) who are competing in only their second year as a Division I varsity team.
Vermont Gov. Howard Dean appeared at the Capitol City Brewing Company for a campaign fundraiser Tuesday afternoon calling on students to support his presidential campaign.
Resident Commissioner Anibal Acevedo Vila said an improved form of Puerto Rico's commonwealth status was the best option for the future of Puerto Rico and the interests of the United States, in a speech Tuesday night in the Marvin Center Amphitheater.
GW officials explained the University's position on affirmative action to an audience of 30 students Tuesday night, noting GW's recent filing of an amicus brief for the current University of Michigan case supporting affirmative action.
POSTED: 11:45p.m. March 6 Kris Hart edged out Steve Sobel for Student Association president Thursday, winning by 91 votes.
Posted 6:30 p.m., Friday March 7 Kris Hart edged out Steve Sobel for Student Association president Thursday, winning by 91 votes. Hart, a sophomore, garnered 53 percent of 2,021 student votes to Sobel's 47 percent.
SOUTH KINGSTON-GW head coach Joe McKeown wasn't too worried when his team let its nine-point lead over Duquesne drop to one point in Friday's second-round game of the Atlantic 10 tournament. He didn't even take off his jacket. He knew his team remembered all too well what an early exit from the conference tournament would get them, and that they did not want a repeat.
Beth Friday averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds for Duquesne this season, but the stat line from her final collegiate game will read 0 points, 0 rebounds, and one minute played. It actually took less than 30 seconds.
Posted 12:30 a.m. March 9
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