Monday The Real Deal on race and gender issues in hip-hop Open forum discussion 7 to 9 p.m. Marvin Center 302 Sponsored by the Student Activities Center Student Association Freshman Information Session 7 to 9 p.m. HOVA Capitol Room Sponsored by the Student Association Symposium: "Celebrating Democracy: India, Israel and the United States" Speakers include Rep.
Ivory tower to house Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin Robbins Students who aren't too fond of Starbucks coffee will soon be able to use their Colonial Cash at Dunkin' Donuts when the coffee shop opens a joint Ivory Tower venue with Baskin Robbins next month. The two shops, which are being constructed in the residence hall's basement food court, are expected to open by Oct.
The Marvin Center has undergone a facelift. The looks and venues have changed, so how does the food taste? The Hatchet presents its review of the new dining choices. Tuscan Oven - pizza/Italian dishes Tuscan Oven offers a variety of vegetarian and meat calzones and pizzas.
So you've read the Da Vinci Code ...what's next? Trendy readers across the country are picking up the latest story by Mitch Albom. In the wake of the success of his first novel, "Tuesdays with Morrie," Albom's latest novel mirrors the first in its deep sentiment, moral implications and comforting tone.
The Beastie Boys "Intergalactic" could be heard thumping from inside the 9:30 club Wednesday night, but musicians weren't rocking out in front of a wild audience. Inside, scantily clad girls danced on stages, vendors lined up in rows throughout the room and big-screen plasma TVs adorned the main stage.
Would you like to "Re-Defeat Bush?" Maybe you'd rather, "Flush the Johns" and send Kerry and Edwards packing. These days there's a slogan for every political position and a T-shirt to match. We've come a long way from "I Like Ike." Now political slogans aren't just engineered by candidates; they're cooked up by organizations, businesses and individuals who want to voice their opinions.
Meet Joe. Joe is one of thousands of taxicab drivers in the D.C. area. He has salt-and-pepper hair, a friendly smile and drives the streets of Washington when it turns dark, looking for people in need of a ride. You may know him, and if you don't, then chances are you have met someone like him.
In a sharp contrast to last year's early season success, the GW volleyball team remains winless after dropping three straight at the Delaware Invitational last weekend. Inexperience proved to be the Colonials' main stumbling block, according to head coach Jojit Coronel.
Last winter, GW officials told The Hatchet that the construction of the Mount Vernon campus was supposed to be completed by the summer of 2004. But varsity tennis players are still without a true home as the fall season is set to begin Friday. While construction continues, the GW's men's and women's tennis teams are forced to practice at the Regency Sport and Health Club in McLean, Va.
Senior Lindsay Bruno knew the GW women's soccer team's journey to Omaha, Neb. this weekend would be well worth the trip. The Colonials beat the South Dakota State Jack Rabbits 1-0 Friday night before tying Creighton 2-2 Sunday at the annual Diadora Classic held at Creighton University.
Considering the GW men's soccer team spent over half of Saturday night's game against Radford University down a man, a 1-1 tie was not a bad result. Junior Trevor Martin was forced to leave the game at the 42:46 mark after referees assessed him his second yellow card of the night.
Journalist Marvin Kalb criticized Republicans' use of September 11 for political gain at a conference on understanding the events and the consequences of the national tragedy. "The way it is used, and not the extent it is used, is disturbing," Kalb said.
At 31, Robert Contee is the youngest commander in the Metropolitan Police Department. After 11 years on the force, including stints as a sergeant and lieutenant, Contee heads up police efforts in one of the most unique parts of Washington. "Second District is unique in the sense that the issues are a little different," said Contee, who became the Second District commander in August.
Streakers may face punishment from Indiana University (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A week after eight freshmen were arrested near Indiana University's Bill Armstrong Stadium for public indecency, the Office of Student Ethics will examine the case and decide whether to pursue the incident as possible hazing.
Amber clouds hovered over University Yard Saturday night as the GW community united to commemorate the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11. Three years after students awoke to terrorists crashing planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, they gathered on the Quad for a vigil organized by sophomore Stan Dai and junior Cassandra Waite.
GW alumnus Janet Perkins echoed the opinion shared by many people at the Adams Morgan Festival Sunday afternoon. "This is the best that D.C. has to offer," she said. Known for a day of cultural diversity and vibrant energy, the event showcased foods and entertainment, staying true to the neighborhood's reputation.
Three years after Zeta Beta Tau dissolved its failed GW colony, the national fraternity is taking steps to return to campus. ZBT, however, has upset University officials by ignoring the Student Activities Center and Interfraternity Council's regulations governing reconstitution on campus.
Drinking has always been a part of college life, and unfortunately, things can sometimes get out of control. It is important that when someone drinks too much, they feel comfortable seeking the medical help they need quickly. A university's priority should be preserving the health of its students, not dispensing punishments.
While the buff and blue clouds of our deficiency have staunched yet another chance to crack the Top 50, our University recently became blessed by its inclusion into an even grander gilt-edged medium of privilege. For those whose radar to the "scene" is hazier than a Thurston bathroom at half-past four, GW recently became one of the newest additions to the social phenomenon known as The Facebook.
Focus on GW Stephen Joel Trachtenberg: Looks like you have a few questions to answer. I'm not all that interested in whether or not Riggs allowed some international fascists to launder money. What I'd like to know is why you feel the need to serve on that board of directors in the first place.
With the presidential election just 10 weeks away, Democratic and Republican student groups are turning out in droves to support their candidates. Last Thursday night, more than 350 students attended the GW College Republicans kick-off event at T.G.I. Fridays'.
The Hatchet is the best non-daily college newspaper in the country, according to the Society of Professional Journalists. SPJ gave top honors to GW's independent student newspaper at its annual conference, which was held in New York from Sept. 9-11. At a Saturday afternoon awards luncheon, SPJ executives lauded The Hatchet for its "professional quality writing" and said it had "just enough sass for a college paper.
Journalism professor Mark Feldstein is working on writing the first published biography of former investigative reporter and columnist Jack Anderson. The 81 year-old Anderson was once at the top of Richard Nixon's "enemies list," a compilation of his administration's main political adversaries.
About 70 students mourned the death of sophomore Susan Shin Thursday at a candlelight vigil on Kogan Plaza. The evening affair highlighted the life of an engineering student who dedicated herself to the well being of her friends.
As GW grapples with its third student suicide since February, New York University is still recovering from the fatal fall of one of its graduate students.
The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity will continue efforts to expand to GW but agreed to comply with the Student Activities Center's request to wait until fall rush has been completed. Zeta Beta Tau national officials also said they may form an unrecognized group if they are not asked to join the Interfraternity Council.
When Brian Adkins was leaving his freshman English class on Sept. 11, 2001, a plane had already hit the north tower of the World Trade Center. Adkins, now a senior, remembered coming back to his room in the Hall on Virginia Avenue and seeing students watching the television in the building's diner.
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