Colonials and Hoyas clash in GW win
For once, GW's men's soccer team could relax during the final few minutes of a game.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Young squad could lead Colonials to fresh start
Last weekend's Potomac Relays marked the start of the season for the GW men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
Snapshot: Safety first
University Police Department officer speaks to an interested patron at an informational table set up as part of UPD's Safety Expo and Fire Prevention Week.
SA Note: SA holds forum to highlight racial and religious intolerance
About 50 students attended a panel discussion Wednesday night about religious and racial tolerance at Marvin Center.
Greek Brief: Sorority promotes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Sigma Psi Zeta sorority plans to promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month this month.
ABC to hear Tonic’s request for liquor license in November
The Alcoholic Beverage Control board decided Wednesday morning it will hear Tonic Restaurant's case for a liquor license in late November.
Staff Editorial: Fliers fuel unnecessary controversy instead of healthy debate
A group of seven students posted inflammatory fliers Monday morning with the intention of spreading awareness about another student group's upcoming event.
David Ceasar: Finding responsible rhetoric
Five words. That's what ignited ethnic and political tension on our college campus.
Leaders: Addressing prejudice after controversy
Earlier this week, the George Washington campus was shaken by posters and a growing awareness over the upcoming Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week.
Niketa Brar: The value of a true education
There are few things I can count on with more certainty than Christmas and President George W. Bush's follies.
Joe Laliberte: Debating the drinking age
It is time to finally lower the drinking age.
“Admission of responsibility”
This letter, an admission of responsibility for the "flyering incident", was sent to The Hatchet Tuesday evening.
Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussair drum it up at Lisner
It would be a mistake to judge the Global Music Project on its Grateful Dead pedigree.
“Into the Wild” movie review
Based on Jon Krakauer's novel and adapted by Oscar winning actor Sean Penn, "Into the Wild" recounts the true story of Christopher McCandless.
Author David Sedaris speaks at Lisner
Lisner hosted David Sedaris on Oct. 6 for a lecture and book signing.
GW performs six student-written plays as part of “New Plays Festival”
Normally, GW's department of theatre and dance stages works are penned by the likes of Neil Simon, Shakespeare and other playwrights.
Bar Belle: Tom Tom’s
I figured I'd try group therapy Thursday night at Tom Tom's in Adams Morgan: for $10 you can buy four shots and four beers for you and three of your closest friends.
What’s on our iPod: Radiohead
UK superband Radiohead released their new album "In Rainbows" yesterday exclusively through their web site as a download-only version.
Iftar draws record crowd
This year's Iftar had the highest turnout since the event began in 2002, possibly spurred by the discovery of more than 100 controversial posters Monday.
Florida Congressman discusses “generational” gap
Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) emphasized the need for the Republican Party to start looking at "generational issues" in a speech to about 40 students Tuesday night at the School of Media and Public Affairs.
Around the world in 8 restaurants
Take your parents for a bite out among the international flavors available right here in D.C.
Getting a smart start: Top breakfast restaurants
These top D.C. breakfast restaurants may be a little farther than some of the on-campus options, but the menu selections will be well worth the trip.
Nightlife for Parents
So you want to take the parents out for a night on the town, eh? Unless you're comfortable taking them out to your typical weekend clubs and bars, you may have to do a bit of research to find some, um, appropriate venues.
Talk the talk: A handy guide to Colonial lingo
GW is full of enough lingo you'd need a glossary. We've got you covered.
Walk the walk: Tour D.C. by bike, by foot, by Segway, even by duck
D.C. can be overwhelming with all of its monuments, museums and points of interest. Guided tours are a great way for visitors and new residents to see the city in a short amount of time.
Billy’s Competition: Past performers
Jerry Seinfeld in 2006, Jon Stewart in 2005, Dana Carvey in 2004.
Seven students take responsibility in controversial poster campaign
Seven students signed confessions with the University Police Department Wednesday morning, admitting to their involvement in a controversial poster campaign that offended a slew of members of the GW community.
Conservatives call for retribution
Conservative groups and national activists are calling for the expulsion of seven students for hanging controversial posters Monday morning, as campus groups begin to take sides on Islamo-Fascism Awareness week.
A portrait of the poster’s creators
The seven students responsible for hanging controversial posters around campus Monday morning told members of the media Wednesday afternoon that they are anti-war and therefore anti-racism.
Flier scandal draws media attention from across the globe
Within minutes of the revelation that the hanging of controversial Muslim posters was the work of anti-war students, the Internet was ablaze with commentary from pundits and bloggers.
College Democrats deride SA allocations
In an unusually short three-hour sprint through the SA's quarter-million dollar allocation process, about 200 organizations received funding.
Play Review: “Taming of the Shrew”
Web Extra Forget about comparing Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" to "10 Things I Hate About You."
Umphrey’s McGee brings Murat to D.C.
Web Extra Umphrey's McGee's new album mixes things up with a great representation of the diverse influences found in a typical live show.
