Greek Brief: Sigma Phi Epsilon raises money for its philanthropy YouthAIDS
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity raised more than $12,000 for YouthAIDS through its Sweetheart Week fundraiser and celebration last week.
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Stories from the December 10, 2007, Print Edition
GW Brief: GW professor receives top honors for teaching undergraduates
Richard P. Tollo, a geology professor, was named the District's best professor last month for his success in teaching undergraduate students.
BSU president accuses SA of hidden agenda
The co-president of the Black Student Union expressed his dissatisfaction with Student Association election rules on the heels of a walkout by four black SA senators last week.
Snapshot: Rock Out
The band Anarcoustic perform at a benefit show to raise awareness of sweatshop labor at Columbian Square at Marvin Center Thursday night.
University starts GWAffirm
Students, faculty and staff now have the opportunity to voice their criticisms of any aspect of the University through GWAffirm, a Web site dedicated to gathering input about GW from its community.
Journalists debate candidates’ chance to win
A panel of journalists filled Jack Morton Auditorium with friendly laughter and campaign critiques Thursday afternoon as they discussed the close primary races.
Nude scene causes student theater strife
The cast and director of "Hair" decided to show a nude scene, which lasts for about 10 to 15 seconds, even though Forbidden Planet Productions, the student-run company that funded the show, forbid the nudity.
Ambassador talks drugs
The Colombian Ambassador to the United States touted the country's improvement in fighting crime and boosting the economy in a speech Thursday evening at Marvin Center.
Student may set legal precedent in RIAA case
Law experts are paying very close attention the recording industry's legal battle against 19 anonymous GW students, and many claim that a decision for the students could have national significance.
Minn. senator sheds light on spousal abuse
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) spoke about domestic violence and its impact on children at a symposium hosted by GW's Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Policy group Friday at Lerner Hall.
Commentators debate religion
Age-old questions about the universe's origin and the concept of God were up for debate at Marvin Center last Wednesday.
D.C. tax office under investigation for missing millions
While most GW students were still roaming the halls of their middle schools, a corruption case with potential to be the largest in local government history was brewing in the District.
SEAS seeks more funding
The School of Engineering and Applied Science needs new facilities so that it can attract more students and cover its overhead costs, according to a year-long review released last week.
Congressional hopeful returns to his alma mater
Last week's snow could not keep an intimate group of students, faculty and alumni from meeting at the School of Media and Public Affairs Wednesday night to honor GW alumnus and Illinois congressional hopeful John Morris.
Community members fight for K Street elementary school
Web Update Saturday, December 22 Foggy Bottom children, teachers, parents and GW students marched Monday night to a meeting with school officials at St. Francis Junior High School to protest the planned closure of their building.
Union, University agree on contract
Web Update Saturday, Jan. 5, 12:25 p.m. Part-time professors at GW will receive pay raises as high as 50 percent per course after eight years in a new collective bargaining agreement between adjunct faculty and the University.
City approves Tonic’s liquor license
Web Update Thursday, Jan. 10, 5:15 p.m. A city agency approved Tonic's liquor license Wednesday, ending a yearlong legal and community debate over serving alcohol in a residential area.
WOW Wingery can now serve alcohol
Web update Friday, Jan. 11, 7:18 p.m. The city approved a liquor license for WOW Café and Wingery this week, nearly a year after the restaurant first opened.
