Greek Brief: Hebrew honors society inducts new members, vies for recognition
Eta Beta Rho, a Hebrew honors society, held its first induction Wednesday night in an intimate setting - the home of Yaron Peleg, a GW professor who advises the society.
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GW Brief: Car flees scene of armed robbery and crashes, two arrested
A car fleeing the scene of an armed robbery crashed across the street from Mitchell Hall Saturday night, according to police reports.
Administrators disappointed with inauguration turnout
Despite high turnout from alumni and dignitaries, University officials and alumni said they are disappointed more students did not attend the inauguration for University President Steven Knapp.
SA Note: Graduate students get special representation in the SA
The Student Association senate passed a bill on Tuesday night that will give graduate students special representation in the SA.
J Street task force formed
Students who are unsatisfied with GW's dining options have a new way to voice their concerns.
Journalists criticize Bush administration’s secrecy
Past and present White House correspondents discussed the media's role in the current presidency before a packed house at the National Press Club Monday night.
Fenty praises Obama candidacy
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty compared his campaign strategies to those of presidential candidate and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) at a speech at GW Law School Wednesday.
4-RIDE van causes crash
A 4-RIDE van carrying two students crashed into another vehicle on 23rd Street early Tuesday morning.
University paid Trachtenberg more than $700,000
Former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg received more than $700,000 in salary and benefits last year - the second-highest salary in the District and the 42nd-highest of private institutions in the nation.
Living a life of slapstick comedy
Steve Martin has been a top comedian for more than 30 years, a feat, that by his own admission, he achieved without any sort of talent. "I consider my whole career a workaround," he told an adoring crowd at Lisner Auditorium Tuesday night. The star of such popular comedies including "The Jerk," "Three Amigos" and "Little Shop of Horrors," the self-deprecating and amiable Martin discussed his memoir, "Born Standing Up," in an event sponsored by the Smithsonian.
HellWell opens to public
The D.C. Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans to open Lerner Health and Wellness Center to a limited number of alumni and Foggy Bottom community members.
Adjunct faculty finalize contract
Following months of negotiations with the University, the adjunct faculty union is set to distribute a contract concerning job security, promotions and salaries by mid-December.
President’s house to get green upgrade
Renovations of Alumni House, the future home of University President Steven Knapp, will make the historical structure a bit greener.
DJ’s Fastbreak to be used for EMeRG, student-run business
The University has plans to renovate the space formerly occupied by DJ's Fastbreak to make room for student space.
Students raise awareness about ongoing war in Northern Uganda
A nonprofit advocacy group director spoke to GW students Tuesday about a war that has been raging in Northern Uganda for the last 20 years.
