Expectations can be a dangerous thing. So dangerous, in fact, that GW men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs wants no part of them. "Throw the expectations out the window," Hobbs said after a mid-October practice. "It's very hard to convince me we're half as good as people say we are.
A damaged hot water pipe flooded three Hall on Virginia Avenue floors late Friday night. Residents were without reliable water service until 3:30 p.m. Saturday. At around 10:15 p.m. Friday, a female HOVA resident kicked a third floor radiator, causing a hot water pipe to burst and damage the northwest side of the building.
During a lighthearted but fiery discussion at the Jack Morton Auditorium Thursday night, GW professors and campaign officials agreed that values played a large role in President Bush's election victory. Graduate School of Political Management professors Peter Fenn, Joe Rothstein and Bill Greener hosted the discussion, which also touched on advertising for both parties, the positive and negative aspects of Sen.
The University implemented a new system last month to alert students of their registration holds before they sign up for spring classes. Students will be automatically informed of any holds when they log on to their student accounts on the myGW Portal, GW's primary information Web site.
As men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs doled out quotes at a steady pace Friday during the annual preseason media day at the Smith Center, the questions often sounded something like this: "Wow, looking pretty good this year, huh?" That's the feeling a lot of people, especially GW students, have about the Colonials this year.
As a coach in the Atlantic 10, GW men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs knows what he's up against. The Colonials do not have a sparkling new arena or a campus full of green space to show off to recruits. But as he has proven with two strong recruiting classes in 2002 and 2003, Hobbs does not need the traditional means to succeed in Foggy Bottom.
When asked about the state of the Atlantic 10 this season, GW men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs explained why the league is consistently tough. "There are teams in the league that just don't have bad years," he said. The coach pointed out that Richmond, St.
Last Thursday University officials announced the delay of the class registration process by one week. Citing concerns of over-concentration of certain time slots, administration officials felt students deserved more time to peruse a significantly changed schedule of classes before registration begins.
Ivory Tower dining venuesEffectively replacing J Street as the dining hall of choice for students, venues such as Coggins', The Pita Pit and Gallery Caf? provide high quality food and friendly service. The future addition of Dunkin' Donuts only improves an already positive situation.
Why should our student leaders hold their cabinet meetings at J Street with the rest of the peasants? Why should the Student Association President's staff have to drink water and cola? They put in so much time and effort representing students; what kind of constituents would we be if we didn't let the SA President take our money for personal use and then lie to us about it? People that question our leaders are acting political.
Have hope I've been through quite an emotional journey in the last few days. Wednesday morning I was furious at the American people and depressed at what we were left with. During John Kerry's speech I was devastated, but also inspired by his heartfelt outpouring.
Nestled among various government buildings and agencies, the GW campus is a political hotbed. And unlike a big state school or a traditional powerhouse, students usually seem more concerned with the latest election news cycle than with the University's sports teams.
As basketball season begins, the GW spirit program is making strides to increase student awareness and support for the two most visible teams on campus. "Personally, my goal is to get all of the sports-minded students to the games," said senior Steve Deacon, student coordinator for athletic activities.
When coaches and members of the GW women's basketball team talk about this year's schedule, there is a tone of confidence in the players' and coaches' voices. There is also a tone of respect. The Colonials are not taking anybody for granted, because as head coach Joe McKeown said, in the Atlantic 10, one loss can have a big effect on tournament placement.
There are numerous college basketball powerhouses in the United States. Duke University, Indiana University and the University of North Carolina are just a few teams that have won multiple national championships over the years. To succeed in college basketball, a team needs talent, which usually come from successful high school programs.
Trying to match a 22-8 record, an Atlantic 10 West Title and an NCAA Tournament berth will be no easy task for the GW women's basketball team. Especially after losing four seniors. Stars Cathy Joens and Ugo Oha are gone - and so are role players Marshiek Witherspoon and Valerie Williams.
More than 400 students attended the Class Council's annual Charity Ball Friday, breaking attendance records from last year's event by more than 100 students. Class Council Secretary Ellen Wexler said this year's ball earned the group around $5,000, several hundred dollars more than last year.
GW experienced 51 false fire alarms in its buildings through Oct. 19, a figure that has drawn concern and criticism from D.C. fire department officials. "(Fifty-one) seems a little high," said Alan Etter, a fire department spokesman. "This is what happens with false alarms.
by Zach Ahmad Senior Staff Writer A federal grant will enable the University to train nurses from across the country on how to react to an emergency involving weapons of mass destruction. The $2 million grant, awarded jointly to GW and George Mason University last month, addresses a historically overlooked area of homeland security training, University officials said.
Monday Women and Violence discussion Part of the R.E.A.L. Conversations series 7 to 9 p.m. Multicultural Student Services Center Resource Room, 2127 G St., second floor Sponsored by the Student Activities Center, Multicultural Student Services Center, Student Development Center and Community Living and Learning Center Tuesday Career Decisions Workshop 9 to 11 a.
DVD machine installed in library Gelman Library patrons will be able to rent DVDs from a new vending machine being installed in the building's main floor. The new DVD machine, located "right smack in the main entrance" of the library, will be ready for use this week, University Librarian Jack Siggins said.
The article "Hart loses ANC bid" (Nov. 4, p.6) incorrectly stated that Dorothy Miller would remain chair of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Term limits preclude Miller from chairing the ANC. The story also carried a photo with an inaccurate caption. Foggy Bottom resident Rita Champagne was campaigning for, not against, GW senior Kris Hart.
University officials on Thursday pushed back spring class registration a week in order to change meeting times for up to 200 courses and alleviate an overbooked schedule.
A GW Mail Services employee is suspected of opening students' letters last month. U.S. Postal Inspection Service officials are still questioning the employee - whom they declined to identify - and have yet to charge him with mail tampering.
The University has received several complaints from students who say their rooms have been too hot for the last three weeks. On Friday, GW turned the air conditioning in 1957 E St. back on, but some students said the problem never should have happened in the first place.
Most people don't expect to meet the person they will spend the rest of their lives with at Colonial Inauguration. But senior Jody Elliott and her fianc?, senior Jeff Schrimmer, are not typical college students. The couple, together now for three years, met at freshman orientation and lived on the same Hall on Virginia Avenue floor as freshmen.
Some may feel that they long for a good home-cooked meal now that they are away at college. Others may be excited about the prospective freedom that now overcomes their kitchen or what may stand in for a kitchen (i.e., George Forman Grill and a bathroom sink), but whoever you are, you are hungry.
Sex column: The Call of the Wild by Bonnie Sultan Being recently unleashed from another good relationship gone bad, I find myself once again single and on the prowl. After losing my latest mating partner, my mind raced with questions about the sex lives of single guys and gals.
The GW men's soccer team secured a spot in the Atlantic 10 Tournament Saturday with a 4-0 win over Richmond. The Colonials (7-8-3, 6-3-2 A10) needed the victory to guarantee a bid in the conference tournament. Although they only won one of their first twelve games, they are now heading into the postseason on a six-game winning streak.
The GW women's basketball team opened its exhibition season Saturday with a 69-64 loss to Everyone's Favorite Internet Exchange, a team comprised of WNBA and former collegiate players. The game was sloppy, as the teams combined for 40 turnovers. "I think we played hard and I liked our intensity," GW head coach Joe McKeown said.
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