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Stories from the October 15, 2007, Print Edition

Real World star speaks out for Allied in Pride

by Nicholas Profeta
Hatchet Staff Writer

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

by Caroline Coppel
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Jennifer Easton

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

by Alyssa Vincent-Hill
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Kieran Wilde
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Karelia Pallan

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

by Ian Jannetta

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.

Campus Calendar

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.

University considers switch to Gmail

by Sarah Biggart

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

by Karelia Pallan

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

by Robert Lee

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

by Ashley Roberts

Several record companies filed a lawsuit seeking the identities of 19 GW students who allegedly violated copyright laws.

Crystal-clear comedy

by Emily Cahn

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

by Harald Olsen

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

by Nick Profeta

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

by Caroline Coppel staff title -->

Provost John F. Williams was recently appointed to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.