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Stories from the November 15, 2007, Print Edition

University highlights Knapp’s emphasis on research

by Karelia Pallan and Tay Tufenkjian
Hatchet Reporters

The University showcased the research efforts of GW professors Wednesday in honor of Knapp's inauguration.

Commencement to be held on Mall

by Eric Roper

Commencement ceremonies will be held on the National Mall for the third consecutive year.

Life after the presidency

by Quentin Cantu
Hatchet Reporter

For the first time in many years, former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is driving his own car and filling his own gas tank.

Crime Log

by Amy D'Onofrio

Greek Brief: Sorority raises money for charity, gives away plane tickets

by Alyssa Vincent-Hill

The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority held its annual Kappa Kickball fundraiser for the D.C.-based Reading is Fundamental Nov. 10.

SA Note: Senators propose graduate affairs Senate committee

by Emily Cahn

Graduate students may get special representation in the Student Association if new legislation spearheaded by two graduate senators is passed in the upcoming weeks.

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Snapshot: Bowtie Ballin’

Former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg greets a fellow GW fan at the men's basketball team's home game Wednesday.

Magazine gives research a poor rank

by Ian Jannetta

President Steven Knapp has stated his intent to make GW a more visible research institution. According to Washington Monthly magazine, Knapp has inherited a university lacking in that very area.

Students get probation for posters

by Eric Roper

The University punished students involved in a controversial poster campaign with disciplinary probation and a $25 fine each, according to University documents given to The Hatchet.

Professor resigns abruptly

by Jennifer Easton

A visiting political science professor told her Arab-Israeli Conflict class Tuesday she plans to resign from teaching the course for the remainder of the semester.

Knapp’s Inauguration: Many students do not plan to attend

by Hadas Gold

Freshman Allison Shawcross said even if she did not have a scheduling conflict she would not attend University President Steven Knapp's inauguration Friday morning.

Knapp highlights GW partnerships within the District

by Jordan Steinmann

Web Extra Celebrations of Steven Knapp's upcoming inauguration began Tuesday with tours of institutions connected to the University.