Real World star speaks out for Allied in Pride
MTV's "The Real World: Denver" star Davis Mallory came to Marvin Center Monday as part of Allied in Pride's "Coming Out Week."
Monday, October 15, 2007
Provost joins the security council
John F. Williams, in addition to being GW's provost, also serves as vice president for health affairs and was recently appointed to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Program for women on hold
The Women's Entrepeneurial Leadership program received national recognition this September, but any students trying to join the program will find it impossible to do so for at least another year.
Few men join small fraternities
Small fraternities took on fewer new members than large fraternities, said Inter-Fraternity Council executive board members upon the conclusion of the organization's fall recruitment period.
OAS auction raises money for Africa
The Organization of African Students raised almost double the amount it raised last year at its fifth annual date auction Friday night.
GW Brief: Flu shot may not benefit elderly recipients
Contrary to popular scientific convention, elderly people may not benefit from being vaccinated against the flu, according to research by GW professor Lone Simonsen.
GW Brief: High number of applicants for prestigious grants
The number of applicants for prestigious student research grants has more than doubled since the University created an office dedicated to aiding in the application process.
Juliette Dallas-Feeney: Reinventing sorority recruitment
Last weekend, in an attempt to see if the sorority life was for me, I decided to attend formal fall recruitment.
Saumya Narechania: Who’s reading what?
My latest complaint with the modern media stems from the controversial, satirical posters that took GW by storm a week ago.
College Democrats: SA allocation process flawed
Like many student organizations at GW, the College Democrats are disappointed with our final budget allocation, and we also are frustrated with an allocation process.
Snapshot: La Fiesta
On Saturday night, in honor of Colonials Weekend, GW students and their parents danced the night away to live Latin music during "La Fiesta" held in the Marvin Center's Grand Ballroom.
Staff Editorial: Now is the time for tolerance, community cohesiveness
Since the beginning of the 2007 academic year, a seemingly inexplicable wave of racism and hatred has swept institutions across the country.
Men’s soccer outlasts rival Richmond in A-10 opener
The GW men's soccer team won yet another close game, this time beating Richmond on senior Greg McKay's goal less than eight minutes into overtime.
Professors get Facebook profiles to enhance classes
The "Chad Rector's Political Science 003 Alums" Facebook group does not seem out of the ordinary, except that the group's creator is Rector, an assistant professor in the political science department.
Video gaming goes beyond students’ dorms
When senior Tom Lotito came home for Christmas from a semester studying abroad in Japan, he found that his mom and sister were wishing for the same Christmas present that he wanted - the newly released Nintendo Wii.
Zenk double-dips for GW’s squads
When he was four years old, David Zenk's mother took him to get swimming lessons because she was afraid that he would drown. Seventeen years later, Zenk stars for both GW's men's swimming and water polo teams.
For GW group, campus is an obstacle course
Members of GW Parkour often spend their time jumping from rooftops and back flipping onto the ground.
Kogan Plaza coffee cart keeps students up
More than 10 years ago, Naceur Negra noticed a shortage of good coffee in Washington.
GW Expat: Voyage to Oktoberfest
The German newsmagazine Der Spiegel reported that this year was a record breaker for the 174-year-old Oktoberfest with 6.2 million visitors consuming nearly 1.8 million gallons of beer in only 16 days.
Weekly Checkup: Breast Cancer
Drinking alcohol may be more dangerous than you think, according to research released last month.
University considers switch to Gmail
GW is considering alternative e-mail solutions for students and alumni in response to a growing demand for enhanced organization and cyber storage space.
Student leaders call for tolerance
Both Jena Six and last week's controversial poster campaign have caused some students to call for increased awareness and action against racism and religious intolerance.
University debt expected to triple by 2010
In the next three years, the University's outstanding debt is expected to reach about $900 million - triple what it was in 1998.
GW ordered to reveal illegal downloaders
Several record companies filed a lawsuit seeking the identities of 19 GW students who allegedly violated copyright laws.
Crystal-clear comedy
Phlegm and sex do not usually mix, but for Billy Crystal it was a perfect match during this year's Colonials Weekend headline performances at Smith Center.
Thousands flock to fifth FRIENDS block party
Web Extra Thousands of Foggy Bottom residents and GW community members came out for the fifth FRIENDS block party this past weekend.
Real World star speaks out for Allied in Pride
MTV's "The Real World: Denver" star Davis Mallory came to Marvin Center Monday as part of Allied in Pride's "Coming Out Week."
Provost joins the security council
Provost John F. Williams was recently appointed to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
