GW Brief: Univ. to work with Battleground Poll through 2009 election
With the presidential primary season in full swing and Election Day growing closer, GW extended its partnership with a bi-partisan national opinion and voter intention poll.
Monday, January 14, 2008
GW Brief: Brady Gallery to receive about 150 Andy Warhol photographs
The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery will soon receive a gift of about 150 original Andy Warhol photographs to add to its collection.
Snapshot: Like a first lady
Members of the GW dance team, the First Ladies, perform a hip-hop routine after the women's basketball game at the Smith Center Sunday night.
David Ceasar: Predicting the unpredictable
It was as if two of my favorite television shows - "E.R." and "The West Wing" - merged together and became reality last week.
Saumya Narechania: Reclaiming the ballot for change
I found it slightly ironic that Britney Spears had yet another breakdown the very same night of the Iowa caucuses.
Staff Editorial: Standing in solidarity with The Hoya
Georgetown's student newspaper of record, The Hoya, has battled to attain editorial and financial independence from its university, with a recent push in the last two years.
Staff Editorial: Town Hall must face student life concerns
GW students will have the opportunity Tuesday evening to ask questions of the University's top officials at a town hall meeting in the School of Media of Public Affairs building.
The drive to win
Tony Taylor scored 54 points once this season. He is an honor roll student. Next year, Tony Taylor is coming to GW.
Door-to-door for Obama
The intense attitude of Obama supporters contributed to the Democratic presidential candidate's victory in the Iowa caucus.
University professors settle contract
The part-time faculty union finalized a contract with GW this month that will raise professor salaries and increase job security for part-time professors.
The Hoya fights for independence
The Georgetown student newspaper is battling against its administration to become independent, and recent university actions are setting the stage for a trademark dispute over the paper's name.
UMBC hires GW research leader
GW's chief research officer Elliot Hirshman will leave his position in July to become provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Knapp promotes University overseas
LONDON - University President Steven Knapp met GW students for high tea in England last week, but his second trip overseas as GW's leader was more than just scones and Earl Grey.
Living in Bhutto's wake
For many Americans, the assassination of Benazir Bhutto only highlighted the instability of another country in the Middle East. But for GW's Pakistani students, the situation hit much closer to home.
GW F.E.E.D. to become student organization
GW F.E.E.D., an initiative started in the fall dedicated to feeding D.C.'s homeless, is becoming an official student organization this semester.
SA seeks Metro fare discounts
Members of the Student Association are lobbying the city for a discount to recently-hiked Metro prices.
The secret behind the snow day
Seeing snow on the ground may be a good reason to stay in bed - but it also may not be reason enough to close the University.
Tonic bar opens for business with 10 beers on tap
Tonic restaurant began serving alcohol Thursday, after winning a yearlong battle for their liquor license.
Scavenger hunt leads students to glitzy week in New York
When three upperclassmen entered The World's Biggest Treasure Hunt at the last minute, they certainly did not expect to win.
WOW Wingery to offer alcohol in several weeks
The city approved a liquor license for WOW Café and Wingery last Wednesday, and administrators and restaurant staff said they will be offering alcohol in about three weeks. Located on the fifth floor of Marvin Center, WOW specializes in chicken wings and grilled food.
Gelman finds a new book
Librarians joined Facebook, a Web site originally created for college social networking, with the purpose of giving students an alternative way of seeking assistance.
Sex Column: "Forcefully feminine"
We've got a secret surprise hiding under our covers this year. The Hatchet will bring you an anonymous columnist, Delilah, to report on sex at GW.
Awakening to a new location
The D.C. sculpture of a man struggling to escape from the earth will finally break free from its home of 28 years.
Colonials top Xavier in A-10 opener
The last time the GW women's basketball team invited ESPN to Smith Center to televise a marquee match-up, the game did not turn out the way the Colonials had hoped.
After early struggles, Colonials seem ready for A-10
Entering its Atlantic 10 season opener, the GW women's basketball team knew the ESPN2 cameras would give the team its final chance before the A-10 tournament to show the country who they have become.
