Staff Editorial: Inflammatory acts must be addressed
The past week has seen an increase in tensions fueled by the appearance of swastikas at several locations on campus.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Staff Editorial: Increased e-mail storage should be available to all
Why can't all GW students have access to improvements to the Colonial Mail system? What steps are being taken to better the GW e-mail system as a whole?
David Ceasar: Resisting the scandalous urge
Controversies reported in the media are analogous to a rash.
Saumya Narechania: In defense of D.C.’s zone system
If you are reading this on the way to Capitol Hill by yourself and traveling by cab, you will pay $6.50 when you disembark.
Coke dominates GW’s soda scene
Senior Rebecca Klor works as a marketing manager for Mountain Dew, a tough gig on a campus which has an exclusive agreement with Coca-Cola.
SA Note: SA lobbies for better wireless and cell coverage
SA President Nicole Capp announced GW's plans for technological improvements on campus, including more wireless access points and enhanced cell phone service.
Alpha Kappa Psi returns to campus, holds recruitment
The coed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi held its first recruitment event this week and hopes to receive a charter from its national organization early next year.
SA committee to review University Writing Program
The Student Association plans to evaluate the University Writing Program based on student concern that the program does not consistently benefit students' educational experiences.
Snapshot: Ghostly George
Little George and Big George dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" during halftime at the men's basketball exhibition game.
Halloween: Party in the precinct: MPD-style
On Halloween night, Metropolitan Police Department officers transformed the Second District station into a haunted house for local children.
Fukuyama talks politics
Francis Fukuyama, famed scholar of political and economic development, spoke to a packed Elliott School auditorium about strategies for developing countries.
An eighth swastika found overnight in Mitchell
More than 30 people gathered in Mitchell Hall to discuss the swastikas found on campus and to voice their concerns over media coverage and their personal safety on the eve of a fifth swastika being drawn in the residence hall.
News Analysis: What is a hate crime?
Eight swastikas. Three locations. Eight days. For the second time in three weeks, Foggy Bottom is steeped in racial tension as the symbol of Nazism has appeared on two undergraduates' doors and a fence near the GW Hospital.
Comedian and actor Nick Swardson releases new CD
Nick Swardson, the foul-mouthed, pseudo-effeminate, raging alcoholic has jumped onto the scene with the release of his debut CD.
Church falls victim to arson
District officials are investigating an arson that could potentially have destroyed the Western Presbyterian Church, near campus on 24th and G streets, Tuesday morning.
Cameras help GW keep an eye on campus
Security cameras could play a roll in identifying the perpetrators of swastika drawings found across campus in the past week, highlighting the growing importance of digital surveillance on college campuses.
Menomena phenomenon
Menomena, the Portland, Ore., based experimental indie rock band, has released their third album and will return to the District in November on their U.S. tour.
Running of the drag queens
Men dressed as Audrey Hepburn, Pocahontas and other famous females were on full display Tuesday night at the annual high heel race in Dupont Circle.
This month in live music
Now that midterms are over, there is really no excuse for missing out on the great shows coming to D.C. this November.
Endowment gets a failing grade
GW lags far behind other universities in social responsibility and measures of sustainability, according to a report released last week.
Bar Belle: R.F.D.
A few years ago I did the whole "nightmare on M Street" bar crawl scene, so this year I wanted to try my hand at a different Halloween celebration.
Foggy Bottom residents respond to Knapp’s goals
University President Steven Knapp made big promises to community members Tuesday night during his first appearance at a Foggy Bottom Association meeting.
Concert Review: Ryan Adams
Web Extra Ryan Adams is not an entertainer. If audience members scream out requests he will calmly put down his guitar, pull out his blow horn, and tell you how to sit.
Book Review: Stephen Colbert’s “I Am America (And So Can You!)”
Web Extra The introduction is promising enough, offering up such gems as "I deliver my Truth hot and hard. Fast and Furious."
Men’s basketball needs overtime to beat UDC
The Colonials defeated The University of the District of Columbia 74-71 after 45 minutes and a lot of catching up in the second half.
Viva Voce Lives Long and Prospers
Web Extra Viva Voce, the indie rocker duo from Alabama, opened for Jimmy Eat World Tuesday night at 9:30 Club in front of a sold out audience.
Hobbs disappointed with team’s progress
The Colonials looked discombobulated and uninterested in Wednesday night's game against the University of the District of Columbia.
Colonials ranked No. 13 in preseason poll
The women's basketball team is ranked No. 13 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll, the highest the team has ever been ranked in a preseason poll.
Andrew Alberg: BoSox fan apathetic in victory
The Boston Red Sox, my favorite baseball team, won the World Series Monday night and to be honest, I did not care.
Nickel Creek’s farewell tour makes a stop at 9:30 Club
Web Extra Have you ever broken up with someone, and then been forced to go to some function together and pretend like it is not over? The word "awkward" does not do it justice.
Stevie Wonder live at the Verizon Center
Web Extra On the night before Halloween, musical-genius Stevie Wonder serenaded a nearly sold-out crowd at Verizon Center in downtown D.C.
FBI called in to assist with swastika investigation
Web Update Friday, Nov. 2, 5:10 a.m. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now involved with the investigation into eight swastikas that have appeared in three locations throughout campus in the last week, according to a news release issued by the University early Friday morning.
New swastika found in New Hall
Web Update Friday, Nov 2, 9:42 p.m. Another swastika - along with the text "white power" - was found drawn on a white board in New Hall Friday evening.
Racial slur found on New Hall door
Web Update Friday, Nov. 2, 9:51 p.m. A student in New Hall reported finding a racial epithet on her door Tuesday.
