by Jason Mogavero
Over the years, Woody Harrelson has been a natural born killer, a porn king and a white man that just can't jump. But in Ron Mann's new documentary "Go Further" (Abramorama Entertainment), he shows his true colors: a down-to-Mother Earth, thinking guy. "Go Further" documents Harrelson in 2001, spearheading the Simple Organic Living tour, a 1,300-mile bike ride along the Pacific Coast during which he advocates naturalistic, ecologically conscious values to anyone who will listen.
by Marni Hahn
GW dance students crowded Lincoln Theater Nov. 5 to see a two-part show led by GW associate professor of theater and dance Dana Tai Soon Burgess. His D.C.-based, Asian-American modern dance company, Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company, is renowned for Asian-inspired works and visual clarity.
GW students will have the opportunity to sing Christmas carols Dec. 12 on a nationally televised program called "Christmas in Washington." The concert, held at the National Building Museum, will be hosted by Dr. Phil and features performances by Vanessa Williams, LeAnn Rhymes and Ruben Studdard from "American Idol.
by Lee Doyle
It never bodes well for a film when its publicity schemes are analogous to the film itself. Just to paint a picture (and to allow others to experience my discomfort and embarrassment vicariously), at the pre-screening of "The Polar Express," an adaptation of the timeless Christmas book by Chris Van Allsburg, Warner Brothers had its publicity people dressed up in pajamas with slippers and digital cameras in their hands taking ticket stubs, while smiling, cheerful employees handed out hot chocolate and doughnuts.
by Cate McGuire
by Cate McGuire
Hatchet Staff Writer
"Finding Neverland" (Miramax) stars Johnny Depp. Need a girl say anything more? Even the most mediocre endeavors can be made viewable through this man's great presence. But while there is nothing mediocre about "Finding Neverland," Depp's seemingly effortless performance as J.
by Kelly James
In case you missed the extreme heat that poured from the dorms last week, you can catch another heat wave at the Warner Theatre's production of "Miss Saigon." Broadway's classic love story, set in the final stages of the Vietnam War, brings 1970s Saigon roaring to the D.
Thursday Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair Noon to 4 p.m. Marvin Center Grand Ballroom Sponsored by the Career Center, Office of Community Service, Student Activities Center "The Goat" Thursday - 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Saturday - 7 to 9 p.m., 10 p.m. to midnight Lisner Downstage Tickets: $3 for students, $5 for non-students Sponsored by the Generic Theatre Company "From Pop Culture to Politics" Panel discussion with leading magazine journalists David Rapp of Congressional Quarterly, Linda Kramer of People Magazine and The New Republic's Ryan Lizza 7 to 8:30 p.
The Student Association Senate voted Tuesday night to give $12,210 to 24 student organizations that had not yet received allocations along with other groups last month. The allocation represents a $2,900 decrease in funding from money given to those groups last year.
The Alpha Delta Pi sorority will sponsor its annual "Jail and Bail" fundraiser Thursday to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Alpha Delta Pi President Katie Barrios wrote in an e-mail that students will sign up their friends to be "jailed" in exchange for a $3 donation to the Ronald McDonald House, the sorority's official charity.
The article "Council Charity Ball raises about $5,000" (Nov. 8, p.7) incorrectly stated that one-third of the event's proceeds went to subsidizing the cost of food, decorations and music. All of the money raised will go to charity.
Destruction 11/2 - Public Property - case closed Unknown vandals sprayed graffiti on the GW sign outside of the former Quigley's pharmacy on 21st Street. No suspects Disorderly Conduct 11/4 - 1957 E St. - 2:50 p.m. case closed A student discussing his grades with his adviser became loud and aggressive when he was told to schedule an appointment.
by Adam Chandler
In two or so months of writing bitter columns, I have slighted the likes of the shoddy GW administration, P. Diddy, Lyndon LaRouche, old people, fickle Red Sox fans, player-haters, SJT, the overseers of Greek-letter life, the GW Hippo, Dick Cheney, the shoddy GW administration, and myself.
One large voice Why does L. Asher Corson claim to speak for the students? How exactly did he get a column entitled "One Small Voice" when it's clear he's quite loud? And when did the opinion page become a forum for tearing a person down week by week? I have read The Hatchet since coming to GW but have been consistently disappointed with the biased tone with which the editorial and news sections have covered the SA.
This past weekend, the unrecognized fraternities Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Mu were ejected from the Kappa Kappa Gamma charity kickball event for breast cancer prevention and awareness. This page agrees that in order for University recognition to be significant, certain restrictions must exist on the official interaction between recognized and unrecognized Greek-letter groups.
by Ben Dellman
I suppose not talking about the election in my first post-Nov. 2 column would be like not talking about the one ton, victorious elephant in the room. Looking back on the events of the past week and, for that matter, the past months of the election, I realized how intertwined the election had been with my college career.
by Mohamed Elmeshad
To many, hunger is a mere sensation sporadically felt during brief moments until it is invariably satisfied, never thought of again. To others, it is an inescapable reality and state of being. It is the indication that the last line of defense against poverty has been penetrated, thrusting these people into an indefinite cyclone of physical need.
Earlier this semester, this page called upon the University and its new Office of Foggy Bottom and District of Columbia Affairs to actively work with students living off campus to ensure conditions in student-rented townhouses were safe. While the Office should be commended for its leadership role in this endeavor, it must be wary to not overstep its boundaries as a liaison between GW administrators, students and the community at large.
by Abe Lubetkin
When the College Democrats executive board met for the first time after John Kerry's defeat in the election last week, football was the first order of business.
"We're playing the College Republicans this Saturday," events director Stacey Garfinkle told the board.
by Caitlin Carroll
Fondue does not just mean food for one new student organization - it means a roundtable discussion in current events.
The Fondue and Foreign Policy Club is just one of nearly 50 new clubs this year, bringing the total number of student organizations to nearly 400, Student Activities Center Director Tim Miller said.
The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday lowered the "high risk" terror alert for five financial institutions in D.C, New York and New Jersey to "elevated risk." Homeland Security officials told The Washington Post that the alert level was lowered because tight security measures put in place since the alert was issued in August have eliminated the need for the warning.
by Caitlin Carroll
Greek Week, the annual charity event and competition for Greek-letter groups, will end Thursday after seven days of events such as a skit night, date auction and Greek God and Goddess competition. Greek Week, sponsored by the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association and Multicultural Greek Council, gives fraternities and sororities a chance to partake in "friendly competition," Student Activities Center Director Tim Miller said.
by Joshua Meredith
The GW women's basketball team closed out its preseason with a 70-55 win over UMMC Ekaterinburg Wednesday night at the Smith Center.
Seniors Jessica Simmonds and Anna Monta?ana powered the Colonials, scoring 22 and 14 points, respectively. Monta?ana added 12 rebounds and nine assists, one dish away from a triple-double.
by Alan Siegel
While the GW men's basketball team's 106-45 win over Randolph Macon College Wednesday showed how dominant the Colonials can be on both ends of the floor, head coach Karl Hobbs knew its outcome does not mean much in the grand scheme of things.
No exhibition game, Hobbs said, especially one against a Division III opponent, could adequately prepare the GW men's basketball team for its first regular season task.
by Jessica Calefati
Two unrecognized Greek-letter groups are protesting their expulsion from a sorority-sponsored kickball tournament. Sigma Alpha Mu and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, fraternities both unrecognized by the University, said they should have been able to participate in Sunday's Kappa Kappa Gamma charity kickball event because they are students who are friendly with the sorority.
by Ryan Holeywell
Students kicked out of an off-campus townhouse last month because of safety concerns have continually re-entered their former home, prompting GW and area residents to work together to ensure they stay out.
Opposition from GW's top two officials will effectively kill Student Association senators' efforts to put a student on the Board of Trustees. University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg and Board of Trustees Chairman Charles Manatt said they do not support a bill that will be voted on in the Senate next week.
by Ryan Holeywell
Jose Castillo was fired from his job at the Chicago Police Department more than 20 years ago. Since then, he has bounced between D.C. and Chicago, struggling to find housing.
"It's a big business to keep people homeless," laments Castillo, a father of three who now calls the streets of D.C. his home.
Friday Hem Iota Despite its mellow music, onstage Hem is incredibly energetic and fun. "Most people are surprised we aren't angels," songwriter and guitarist Dan Mess? said. "But we like to get drunk and rowdy in between songs." During the songs you will most likely be hypnotized by these dark lullabies that contrast innocence with turmoil and gloom.
by Breanna Bickmore
Has this really been a most unfortunate year for Cai Guo-Qiang? His careful plans, papering the walls of some Hirshhorn gallery space are after all, unrealized. When first entering "Unlucky Year: Unrealized Projects from 2003-2004," the Hirshhorn's exhibit of nine of Guo-Qiang's preliminary drawings, viewers are hit with the strong scent of gun smoke.
by Lee Doyle
With the relatively recent advent of the self-reflexive documentary coming to the foreground of popular cinematic culture, it's no surprise that someone took it a step further and simply composed a documentary of his own life. Jonathan Caouette did just that in his film "Tarnation" (Wellspring).
by Gabriel Okolski
After once hosting a crew of astronauts and test pilots, the Space Shuttle Enterprise became the home for different kinds of aviators: insects and birds.
The craft was left in storage by NASA following its test flights in the 1970s, and the government handed it over to the National Air and Space Museum in 1985.
by Lauren Kornreich
For the first time, the GW men's soccer team will host the Atlantic 10 Tournament, which will be held Thursday through Sunday at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex. Admission is free for spectators.
After the Colonials won only one of their first 12 games, a spot in the tourney looked unlikely until the team caught fire late in the season, winning six games in a row.
by Jennifer Nedeau
(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - While some political analysts argue that young Americans are apathetic toward politics, a record number of 18 to 29 year olds came out to the polls in last week's presidential election.
More than 20 million people ages 18 to 29 voted last week out of 120 million nationwide, compared to 18 million young people out of 105 million four years ago.
by David Barnes
(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Sophomore Chester Vincent considered himself tech-savvy. But after the pop-up ads appearing on his computer burdened the machine to the point where it refused to turn on, he threw it out and bought a new one.
"Every time I opened a web page, I got five other ones I didn't want," said the George Washington University student.
by Lucy Kafanov
(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Since 1994, the face of the Supreme Court of the United States has remained unchanged, consisting of a delicate balance of liberal, conservative, and moderate justices who together weathered some of the toughest legal battles of our time.
by Ilana Weinberg
(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - More than 21,000 Americans suffer injuries related to non-powder guns every year, according to a report released last week. A small percentage of these cases, result in hospitalization.
The report released by the Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention highlighted the dangers of non-powder guns including air rifles, BB guns, and paintball guns.
