Staff Editorial: College journalists deserve equitable shield rights
A proposed federal shield law will not protect unpaid college reporters.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Brendan Polmer: An open letter to the RIAA
I remember a time when I was pretty good friends with you guys. I've bought records my entire life and still do to this day.
Andrew Clark: Regaining control over reactions
It is no secret that this past month has seen a recent string of random and isolated hate crimes across the country.
Men’s basketball on display at open practice
Fans, boosters and media got their first glimpse at GW's 2007-08 men's basketball team Tuesday, when Smith Center opened its doors for a one-hour open practice.
Knee injury to sideline King for exhibition, season opener
Sophomore point guard Travis King is still recovering from a fractured kneecap suffered during a pickup game this summer.
Water polo: Colonials lose sixth straight
Up 12-7 early in the third quarter, the men's water polo team appeared to be in good shape during Tuesday night's game against Johns Hopkins at Smith Center.
Fearmongering, Hollywood-style
Fear is a very real and motivating force in the lives of Americans.
New restaurant Le Pain Quotidien opens in Georgetown
Walking through the front doors feels like being whisked off of M Street and into a French bakery.
Bar Belle: M St. Anarchy
With midterms finally over, I was looking forward to a stress-free and relaxing weekend - even the Bar Belle can use a break every once in a while.
SA Note: SA appoints three new senators, one a freshman
Freshmen have a vote in the Student Association Senate for the first time in several years.
Greek Brief: Phi Sigma Sigma raises money for battered women
The Phi Sigma Sigma sorority will host its annual Amazing Race philanthropy event this weekend to support a local shelter for battered women and children.
Snapshot: Bueller? Bueller?
Former Nixon speechwriter and game show host Ben Stein walks by Marvin Center on his way to Nooshi, a sushi restaurant on 19th Street, Tuesday evening.
Fashionistas fight poverty
Fashion and the fight to end poverty converged in Jack Morton Auditorium Tuesday night.
YAF passes out fliers on oppression of women in Islam
GW's Young America's Foundation handed out about pamphlets outside the women's studies townhouse Wednesday.
Students tell of prejudice
Organizers said a town hall meeting featuring a panel discussion to counter Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week was successful despite the event's small turnout.
Panel discusses fascism
More than 40 students came to a panel discussion for the first event of Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week, but a majority of those students were members of a political science class.
Virus hits 200 student computers
A damaging virus has infected hundreds of computers on the GW network, and administrators are asking students to surf the Web with caution.
GW students heed call to teach for America
GW produced the fifth-highest number of applicants for the Teach for America program this year.
Swastika drawn on door
When freshman Sarah Marshak glanced at the whiteboard mounted to her residence hall door Tuesday evening, she expected to find notes from friends, not a swastika.
University sued over records review
A former student who was assaulted in 2005 is suing the University for failing to review his attacker's criminal history - which included an alleged stabbing months earlier.
Carter calls for Mid East Peace
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attended the screening of a movie documenting his recent book tour at the headquarters of the Motion Picture Association of America Tuesday night.
Horowitz readies for speech
A controversial week of events on college campuses nationwide is slated to reach its peak Thursday night, when conservative author David Horowitz will speak to hundreds in Jack Morton Auditorium.
Destructive California fires hit home for some students
A handful of students and administrators met Wednesday at Strong Hall to console each other and share their experiences about the recent California fires.
MPD to fine jaywalkers
The University Police Department announced this week it is working with Metropolitan Police to enforce jaywalking laws around campus.
RIAA serves University with subpoena
Web Extra The recording industry has served the University with a subpoena requiring administrators to disclose the names of 19 students flagged for illegally downloading music.
Famous wax museum opens D.C. branch
Web Extra There is only one place in D.C. where you can sit next to Rosa Parks on a bus. Parks remains calm - she's made of wax.
Humane Society attorney addresses dogfighting in Law School speech
Web Extra Representatives of the Humane Society announced a new program to offer $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a dogfighter, during a speech in the Law School Monday.
CDC official discusses transmission of syphilis in lecture
Web Extra Centers for Disease Control official Bruce Furness said the CDC is working to reduce, and eventually end, the sustained transmission of syphilis, at a lecture in Ross Hall early this month.
Institute for Middle East Studies holds inaugural event
Web Extra The Institute for Middle East Studies held its inaugural event at the Elliott School last week with a discussion on perceptions among United States and Middle Eastern media.
After major buildup, Horowitz speaks at Jack Morton
Web Update Friday, October 26, 3:45 a.m. Conservative author David Horowitz defended his conservative views and lashed out against GW's administration at a speech on campus Thursday night, one day after he was booed off stage at Emory University.
