Our View: The University should fully disclose the circumstances of Professor Schaffer's dismissal to avert a PR disaster Thurston Hall is perennially rumored to be among the nation's most sexually promiscuous residence halls. It seems, however, that not everyone at GW subscribes to such liberal attitudes about intercourse as the freshman residents of Thurston.
The relentless barrage of harrowing and tragic stories coming out of the areas destroyed by Hurricane Katrina seems only to get worse. There are reports of looting, rescuers being shot at and mob control over rescue shelters. While some of this debauched behavior is to be expected in such a disaster, Katrina seems to have brought out the very worst in some others - namely the gang of carpet-bagging political opportunists known as the Democratic Party and its clique of corrupt cohorts (the Congressional Black Caucus, NAACP, the news media, etc.
A few weeks ago, I went to see the film "The Aristocrats," which features many different comedians telling the same joke. In case you haven't heard, it is undoubtedly the filthiest joke ever told. As soon as I heard such a movie was being made, I naturally had to see it.
Gross misunderstanding In reading the column "Progressives on the Rise" (Sept 12, p. 5), I was shocked by the presumptive ignorance of the author. As president of GW College Democrats and a self-proclaimed progressive, I felt it was necessary to respond. This fall, College Democrats kicked off the year with a Progressive Student Organization fair.
A man stands fastened to a cross, arms splayed and face contorted in agony. He is surrounded by people; some shout in triumph, while others weep with outstretched arms. Is this a scene from the latest Mel Gibson movie? No - it's Passion Play, a Cycle, Arena Stage's newest production by emerging playwright Sarah Ruhl.
Imagine standing at the edge of a tidal basin in Seal Point, Maine, during early spring - the muddy season. In the distance, the sun peeks out over the horizon, its morning rays causing the water and mud in the harbor to pick up an unexpected array of colors.
Maybe it is fitting that a movie about a mathematical genius that goes insane is equally as brilliant as it is frustrating. Such is the case with "Proof" (Miramax), John Madden's adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Auburn. The film stars Gwyneth Paltrow (collaborating with Madden for the first time since her Oscar-winning role in "Shakespeare in Love") as Catherine, the daughter of the genius Robert Llewellyn (Anthony Hopkins).
New Line Cinema's "The Man" is classified as an action-comedy, though it seems to lack both characteristics. The premise unfolds as federal agent Derrick Vann (Samuel L. Jackson) is investigating the murder of his partner. Meanwhile, Andy Fiddler (Eugene Levy) is in town to speak at a dental suppliers convention.
The Colonial Army is awaiting a request made to the GW athletic department for an additional 200 seats in the Smith Center for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons. Memberships for all 800 seats at the Smith Center were sold out in a few hours over Sept.
When the men's water polo team travels to Claremont, Calif., Oct. 4 for the annual Claremont Convergence tournament, they will do so with lighter pockets. Like many GW sports programs, the water polo squad does not get funding for such trips. Members of the squad said the team's University funding only covers equipment and travel to conference games.
Men's Basketball Schedule completed The GW men's basketball team will play three games on the ESPN family of channels during the 2005-2006 season. The Colonials will meet N.C. State on Dec. 31 on Fox Sports at noon. On Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. the Colonials will face Xavier in Cincinnati on ESPN2.
Liquor Law Violation 9/11 - Thurston Hall - 2:35 a.m. - case closed University Police officers responded to a call about a sick male in the residence hall. After they discovered that he had consumed too much alcohol, a D.C. ambulance arrived and transported him to GW Hospital.
A few days had passed since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana coastline, and juniors Alana Kuhn and David Manchester were getting worried. Ronald Harper, a friend whom they met at an internship, was at Louisiana State University when the storm struck, and he wasn't answering his cell phone.
Two elected D.C. officials launched Internet-based outreach programs this summer to increase their constituents' involvement in political affairs. Mayor Anthony Williams and Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), whose constituents include Foggy Bottom residents, have embraced new forms of political technology.
Thursday Fall Film Series: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Bring your GWorld and get to see this film for free. 7 to 11 p.m. Marvin Center Continental Ballroom Sponsored by Program Board Friday Display of John Walker Expressionist Landscapes The exhibition will feature 24 works including large abstract prints and small oil sketches on paper.
SA passes one Student Court nominee, two to go The Student Association Senate approved junior Oliver Tobias to be a judge on the SA Student Court Tuesday night at a meeting on the Mount Vernon Campus. The court still has two vacancies to fill. Tobias was confirmed by the Senate Rules Committee last Wednesday and passed unanimously.
Sigma Phi Epsilon recognizes local chapter For the third consecutive year, GW's Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has been recognized as an outstanding chapter by its national organization. Sigma Phi Epsilon returned from its national leadership conference in Nashville, Tenn.
Nervous about having a community facilitator living on your floor? Try having an administrator, dean or professor for a neighbor instead. GW houses at least six staff and faculty members in student residence halls in Foggy Bottom and on the Mount Vernon Campus.
A female student was arrested after reportedly biting a University Police officer who approached her while she was intoxicated in the lobby of Ivory Tower early Friday.
GW will welcome transfer students from New Orleans universities at a special Colonial Inauguration Thursday, in an effort to introduce students to their temporary home in D.C.
Dean of Students Linda Donnels left Washington. Sept. 3 in a wheelchair-accommodating car on a mission: to make the 1,100-mile trek to Gentilly, La., and rescue her 87-year-old father from the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast.
Almost 50 people crowded into Georgetown's ALDO shoe store Wednesday to catch a glimpse of actress Ashley Judd and "American Idol" finalist Kimberly Locke, who stopped by the store to promote AIDS awareness. Judd and Locke sat behind the store's counter to sign autographs for fans who purchased $5 "empowerment" dog tags, the proceeds of which went to benefit the international Youth AIDS organization, which seeks to educate and protect people from the ages of 15-24 from the global pandemic of the immune disease AIDS.
While students are no longerable to smoke in dorms due to a mandatory ban of the practice this year, organizers of the ban and University officials said it is necessary despite the inconvenience it may cause to student smokers.
When the Office of Grad Life offered 120 spots on a crab boat cruise along the Potomac River, the tickets sold out within a number of days. And when Grad Life held its fall barbecue last month, more than 1,000 GW graduate students showed up for free food. A campus social life, it seems, isn't limited to undergraduates.
University officials hailed the class of 2009 as the most "academically prepared" in GW's history, but a new Scholastic Achievement Test, may make it harder for administrators to judge the merits of next year's incoming freshmen. The new SAT complete with an essay-writing section, Algebra II math questions and more critical reading passages, was introduced to high schools around the country last March in an effort to "emphasize college success skills," according to a 2002 news release from the College Board, the national organization that publishes the SAT.
Comedian Jon Stewart appears daily on TV, but students and their families have the chance to see him twice when he comes to campus for Colonials Weekend next month. Stewart will perform twice at the Smith Center Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The early show was added because of overwhelming demand for the "Daily Show" anchor, said Peter Konwerski, special assistant to the senior vice president of Student and Academic Support Services, in an interview Tuesday night.
Not surprised As a former student of Prof. Schaffer, I was appalled to read that he was let go ("Controversial sex professor gets the boot," Sept 12, p. 1), but I can't say I wasn't surprised. I'm actually a bit surprised it hadn't happened earlier. The class certainly opened itself up to this kind of ridiculous scrutiny; the subject itself can be controversial regardless who's teaching it.
Baxter - a noun, term for the man who is always left behind, the guy that girls will "settle" for when nothing better is around. In a world of alpha-males, this hapless fellow is the beta. See also - the movie written by, directed and starring relative newcomer Michael Showalter ("Wet Hot American Summer") opening this weekend.
Monday Interview preparation session 4 to 5 p.m. Marvin Center 302 Sponsored by the Career Center Monument Walk A social event to raise awareness about issues surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the military and how they affect political policy.
Monday Interview preparation session 4 to 5 p.m. Marvin Center 302 Sponsored by the Career Center Monument Walk A social event to raise awareness about issues surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the military and how they affect political policy.
Monday Interview preparation session 4 to 5 p.m. Marvin Center 302 Sponsored by the Career Center Monument Walk A social event to raise awareness about issues surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the military and how they affect political policy.
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