Fourth annual D.C. Shorts Festival highlights artists
Like many of the films it features, the D.C. Shorts Film Festival has a fantastic director and an intriguing story.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Canadian rockers Metric return to 9:30 Club
More than 18 months after its last show in the US, the band is more than eager to kick off their fall tour.
Bar Belle: Madam’s Organ
A local fixture on the 18th Street strip of Adams Morgan, Madam's Organ is a friend of all redheads with its $2 Rolling Rock redheads-only special.
Water polo beginning to make its move
With a significant win against Santa Clara and a one-goal loss to No. 11 Bucknell already under its belt this season, the men's water polo team is off to a promising start.
Hobbs’ contract extended until 2012
GW men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs signed a one-year extension that will keep him under contract until July 2012.
Staff Editorial: GW must investigate labor accusations
Allegations the developer GW has contracted to work with on Square 54 utilizes less-than-commendable employment practices should be cause for more than just casual concern.
Staff Editorial: D.C. must not give up fight for representation
The recent proposition to allow D.C. residents a voice on the federal scene was shot down Tuesday.
Green GW: Now’s the time for GW to ‘go green’
President Knapp's new "green" outlook is a welcome addition to a University that is sadly behind the times in terms of its largely negative impact on the environment.
Niketa Brar: GW must boost efforts to keep professors happy here
With all the changes that GW has seen this year, two things have stayed consistent thus far: we're still the most expensive school in the country and we still underpay our faculty.
GW F.E.E.D. under fire
The chair of the homelessness initiative said the kickoff was a success, but refused to answer questions regarding the program's funding.
Pelham Hall plan passes
The D.C. Zoning Commission unanimously approved a proposed renovation of Pelham Hall Monday.
Carpenters protest GW developer
A local carpenters union is protesting the developer slated to work on Square 54, saying the developer has a history of exploiting migrant workers.
Hitler photo used in campaign
Sophomore Micah Lubens thinks that a Nazi dictator would be a poor choice to lead Fulbright Hall, and he wants you to know.
Greek Brief: Multicultural Greek Week finishes with Golden Explosion
Two fraternities and a sorority will host their sixth annual Golden Explosion event this Saturday.
SA Note: Pedrad resigns for personal reasons, withdraws from GW
Student Association Sen. Nina Pedrad (CCAS-U) resigned from the Senate Tuesday night and will withdraw from the University today.
Constitution honored on anniversary of signing
Law School dean Frederick Lawrence built a career on the rock-solid foundation of the Constitution, and he was enthusiastic about observing a Constitution Day lecture Monday.
Obama holds rally in D.C.
More than 600 people, including 200 GW students, gathered at a campaign rally for presidential hopeful Barack Obama, circling him as he spoke for 50 minutes Tuesday night.
D.C. vote bill dies in U.S. Senate
A bill to give the District a voting representative in Congress stalled in the Senate Tuesday afternoon, likely ending its chances of being passed before the end of the year.
Political student groups debate war in Iraq
The College Democrats and College Republicans clashed over hot-button issues surrounding the Iraq War Tuesday night in a crowded Marvin Center Amphitheatre.
Former CIA deputy speaks at Elliott School
Former CIA Executive Deputy Director Martin Petersen discussed his Cold War-era career in contrast to the culture of intelligence gathering today.
Greenspan dishes about new book at Lisner
Web ExtraFormer Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan spoke in front of a sold-out audience in Lisner Auditorium Monday evening.
‘Good Luck’ for Alba and Cook
Web Extra Somehow during a teleconference promoting their new movie "Good Luck Chuck," I realized that I forgot to ask stars Jessica Alba and Dane Cook a question.
Millionaire entrepreneur alum speaks as part of series
Web ExtraStudents who want to be successful in business and cyberspace should look no further than GW alum and entrepreneur Matt Moog.
Pakistani ambassador criticizes democrats in Elliott School speech
Web Extra Pakistani Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani criticized America's inconsistent friendship with its South-Asian ally Tuesday night at the Elliott School.
