The settlement of a lawsuit against the University in the case of Jordan Nott, a former GW student who alleges that GW barred him from campus after he expressed suicidal thoughts, resurrects more issues than it puts to rest. While this particular case is over, GW's policy of categorically suspending students who pose a danger to themselves or others remains unchanged and in need of serious review.
Every year, the departing senior class presents a gift to the University - a legacy by which the class will be remembered as long as GW still stands. Some past gifts have included familiar landmarks around campus, but in recent years, the gifts have been financial.
I will never forget the phone call from my parents telling me that my childhood friend Grant had committed suicide. After struggling with bipolar disorder, Grant lost the battle and leapt from a 10-story building just blocks away from my home in Dallas. That was one year ago today.
No question on co-ed housing I read the news article in The Hatchet about GW's ban on co-ed housing ("Females forced out of co-ed suite," Oct. 26, p. 1) with amusement - amusement that co-ed housing is still an issue in this day and age. I am a faculty member who will be 50 in four years.
It's a good thing that the blatantly offensive, raunchy film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" has received almost universal high-fives from critics. For if the "moviefilm" were to do poorly, says its hero, Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev, "I will be execute." Talk about high stakes.
As the lights dimmed, the crowd inside the 9:30 Club waited expectantly for the Decemberists to come on stage. Instead, a narrator's voice boomed throughout the club, encouraging patrons to picture themselves on a rocky precipice, and praising the construct of the building, reminding everyone that it was built by a team of "nubile eunuchs.
If you have $5 Get off at the Friendship Heights Metro stop, and go to he American City Movie Diner at 5532 Connecticut Ave. N.W. for some food and fun. Grab a burger and a milkshake for dinner (or similarly unhealthy fare - you're not allowed to eat something that won't kill you at a diner, it's like a law), and stick around for that evening's film, the gloriously tacky "Grease.
When the DVD with "The Avengers," the first episode of the new season of "The OC," came into The Hatchet's office last week, I picked it up, figuring I'd check it out and then let someone else write about it who cared more about the show than I do, or maybe not have an article on it at all.
"I think it'll be a lot more guys with a lot more hair and a lot less gold and platinum, and maybe better music, I don't know." Los Angeles underground rapper MURS was the first one down the red carpet (which wasn't red so much as black and sparkly) at last Wednesday's MTV-U Woodie Awards, and he summed up the spirit of the show better than anyone else there.
When I was first learning to drive, I would grip the steering wheel with death-white hands, my arms completely stiff from the shoulder down. My father, sitting at my side, would attempt in a calm and soothing voice to ease my tension. No luck - I was terrified of driving.
Minnesota band Cloud Cult will be headlining at DC9 tonight, just one stop on a national tour of over 30 cities. Cloud Cult boasts an unusual lineup: in addition to the standard guitar, bass and drums, the group also has a cellist, Sarah Young, and two vocalists who also double as painters.
What if President Bush was assassinated and no one could see it? That's the controversy over "Death of a President," Brit Gabriel Range's fictional documentary of a future assassination. Hillary Clinton called it "despicable" without having actually, technically, you know, seen it.
Last Friday, I braved a pre-Halloween downpour of rain, booze and sexy nurses - wet, drunk, sexy nurses - to find myself at two frightening Chinatown spots. The first was Warehouse Theater's haunted burlesque tour of forced abortion, shark attack and full-frontal zombie rape: "Freak House.
When I was about ten years old, my dad caught me watching the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" on television. I was clicking through the TV channels and innocently stopped at a scene of people dressed up in crazy costumes. At the time, my favorite movie was "Little Women," starring Susan Sarandon as the mother of the March sisters.
In the hunt for new talent, scifi.com and sundancechannel.com have created the "Exposure Film Contest." Craig Engler, scifi.com's vice president, explained that the Sci Fi channel makes 26 films per year and that they are searching for "young, upcoming talent" to develop their creative process.
GW head coach Karl Hobbs wore a turtleneck during Wednesday night's preseason game against Augusta State at the Smith Center. It was a departure from his typical suit and tie, but for Hobbs and the GW men's basketball team, it was business as usual. The sixth-year head coach was his animated self as his team ran its Division II opponent off the court en route to an 81-72 win.
If Wednesday night's preseason game against Augusta State at the Smith Center showed nothing else, it gave an uncertain glimpse of what could be critical for the GW men's basketball team this season. Two freshmen, Travis King and Damian Hollis, seemed to show poise and confidence in the 81-72 romp over Augusta State in the team's only public preseason game.
Men's Golf The men's golf team finished 14th in a field of 16 at the ODU/Seascape Collegiate Tournament, held at the Seascape Golf Links in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Campbell University's Kyle Spahr finished first with a 134 (66-68), leading Campbell to the team title.
Thursday "American Blackout" Screening Catch this film chronicling the controversies of the 2004 election. 8 to 10 p.m. Marvin Center Continental Ballroom Sponsored by the GW College Democrats Saturday Mount Vernon to Mount Vernon Bike Tour Grab your bike for this scenic journey to the home of our nation's first president.
The Mu Delta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted its fifth annual Miss Freshman Pageant in the Marvin Center Sunday. This year's pageant coincided with National Breast Cancer Awareness month and benefited the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Vanessa Cacho, public relations chair for Alpha Kappa Alpha, said the mission of the pageant was "to acknowledge an outstanding freshman for her potential as demonstrated by her dedication to academic achievement, creativity, community involvement and enthusiasm.
Second-year law student Michael Gore will be one of Student Association President Lamar Thorpe's nominees for the two empty seats on the SA Student Court, Thorpe told The Hatchet Tuesday night. Thorpe, a senior, said that he plans to make his decision on the other nominee for the court within the next few days.
In the GW Brief "Business School students combine class, philanthropy" (Oct. 30, 2006 p. 2) The Hatchet erroneously reported the name of the Greek-letter organization that made a donation. Pi Kappa Psi donated to the "Analysis of Business Issues" class. In the article "Report shows retention increased" (Oct.
Last January, junior Marissa Cohen ran in a Miami marathon to benefit the Whitman-Walker Clinic, an organization that provides support for people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. She is one of several students who participate in marathons around the country. "I had never run even a mile before I started training, so it was a big step," Cohen said.
The political comedy group "Stand Up For Peace" cracked jokes in the Marvin Center Tuesday night about a topic that might seem pretty difficult to laugh at - the Middle East conflict. The comedy group, which includes two actors, Scott Blakeman and Dean Obeidallah, drew an audience of about 200 people.
About 40 journalists, Capitol Hill staffers and students attended the Graduate School of Political Management's 2006 Election Forecasting Panel Tuesday morning on the Hill. The panelists focused on the key races and strategies used by both Democrats and Republicans hoping to win House and Senate seats.
Student efforts to raise money in support of protesters at Gallaudet University halted Sunday when the school's board of trustees voted to rescind the appointment of incoming president Jane Fernandes. The board's move was in response to protests by students, faculty, alumni and others that rocked Gallaudet, the nation's premier deaf university, this past month.
Disorderly Conduct 10/29/06 - 12:15 a.m. - 2000 block of L Street - case closed A GW 4-RIDE driver observed what he believed to be a fight involving about 20 individuals. The driver notified University Police, and a UPD dispatcher contacted the Metropolitan Police Department.
"The Prestige" begins with a magic trick. Cutter (Michael Caine) explains the mechanics of magic to a young girl. First there's the pledge, when the magician presents an ordinary object - in this case a bird in a cage. Then there's the turn - when the cage disappears.
Rock shows aren't the place for intimacy. That's why we have singer-songwriting, the blues, really any other number of genres to fill that need. But if you want to just watch a band, find something else. Rock deserves dancing, clapping, head-banging, even just nodding.
The national organization Student Movement for Real Change now has a GW chapter that is trying to connect students across the globe. One of GW's newest student organizations, the group helps coordinate international service projects and raise awareness about global issues.
Hundreds of trick-or-treaters swarmed Embassy Row Tuesday collecting candy and treats from the world's diplomatic institutions. About 150 college students made up the majority of trick-or-treaters. Witches, bumblebees, fairies, spidermen and flappers filed in and out of embassies including those of Latvia, Greece, Kenya, Korea and Guatemala.
Representatives from GW's graduate schools admissions offices emphasized the importance of personal statements when applying to graduate school in an admissions panel Monday night in Ivory Tower. Panelists included members from the Elliott School of International Affairs, the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the School of Public Policy and Public Administration and the Law School.
About 20 Foggy Bottom residents advised GW on its presidential search Wednesday evening at a community forum in the Jack Morton Auditorium. University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg announced in April that he would step down when his contract ends in July 2007.
Senior and D.C. native John Muller has set out to use poetry and theater to empower young people. Muller and fellow D.C. local Justin McNeil, a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, started DreamCity - a group focused on using the arts to educate people in D.
GW and the School Without Walls made their case before the D.C. Zoning Commission for a joint development proposal Monday night. The development plan, introduced in March, includes a new 474-bed residence hall for GW and an addition to the School Without Walls, a high school at 2130 G St.
A former student who alleged that GW barred him from campus and suspended him from class as a result of his treatment for depression has settled his lawsuit against the school out of court, his lawyer announced today. Jordan Nott filed a civil suit in October 2005.
A major water pipe ruptured in Potomac House Monday morning, causing flooding in more than 10 rooms of the two-month-old freshman dormitory. The flood, which is one of several plumbing problems in the residence hall since September, has raised concerns among residents about the building's water system.
Members of the Student Association are making efforts to reinstate the GW Reads program and fill the vacant ground-floor space of the Marvin Center. In September, the administration announced that it was ending the $50,000 newspaper program due to budget constraints.
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales made a surprise visit to a Law School class Tuesday and spoke about U.S. policy in the war on terror. Students in the Law School's criminal procedure class were surprised to see the special guest speaker in Stockton Hall Tuesday.
A proposed restaurant and bar at 20th and G streets may be denied its liquor license, said a D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Association spokesperson. The proposed restaurant and bar, TONIC, has already experienced construction delays due to the time it took to obtain construction permits.
Spear program manager Scott Thomas and senior Ariz Matute grab apples in Kogan Plaza during "Apples for Adoption" Monday afternoon. The event was sponsored by Colonials for Life.
When Jessica Janiuk, a public communication major from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, sought off campus employment following graduation, she was rejected solely on the basis of her sexual orientation. "I personally was denied employment at a large chain in the Eau Claire area for being transgender.
Certainly not everyone agrees about what happened on September 11, 2001. When scholars offer their own alternative theories, however, they tend to face scrutiny by their respective academic institutions and communities. A recent controversy involved Steven Jones, a professor of physics and astronomy at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
College costs continue to rise and federal funding is shortchanging those in need, with Pell Grant funding dropping almost $1 billion in a single year. The federal government's Pell Grant program awards grants based on a financial need formula. Funding for Pell Grants in the 2004-2005 fiscal year totaled $13.
What requires as little as one six-pack of beer and two hours to properly pull off? The answer is pre-gaming. Pre-gaming is the traditional college practice of drinking alcohol in a dorm room with friends as a way to get ready to drink more someplace else.
Students at some U.S. universities could soon find their regular school e-mail interface replaced by one from Gmail. Several schools are considering adopting Gmail, an e-mail service administered by the search engine giant Google. Arizona State University in October announced that it was collaborating with Google to provide Gmail and other services to its 65,000 students.
Iraq. Afghanistan. The names conjure up images of bombs, burkas and - blondes? Up until April 2005, the war-torn countries had their very own blonde heroine, 28-year-old Marla Ruzicka, who traveled door to door collecting stories and securing aid for the victims and families of U.
The next time you consider getting a tattoo or borrowing a roommate's toothbrush, you may want to think twice. Such behaviors put college students at risk for contracting Hepatitis C, according to a new study from Eastern Michigan University. The study also shows that students are unaware that many of their behaviors put them at especially high risk of contracting Hepatitis C, a disease of the liver that has no cure and can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and death.
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