Student prepares to fight RIAA
As a full-time college student with two jobs, 'Sherry' is individually butting heads with an entertainment industry giant.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Dean to leave his post in August
Roger Whitaker, the founding dean of GW's College of Professional Studies, announced that after serving seven years as CPS dean, he would step down on Aug. 1.
Greek Brief: Average GPA of GW Greeks lower than student body
The mean grade point average among GW's Greek-letter community is slightly lower than that of the general student body, according to a Greek Life and Student Activities Center joint report.
SA Note: Joint Elections Committee sets tentative dates for SA and MCGB elections
The student election oversight board set the last two days in February for contests in the Student Association, Program Board and Marvin Center Governing Board.
Snapshot: Simon Says
Third grade students play Simon Says in Kogan Plaza Wednesday morning after watching "The Mystery of King Tut" in Lisner Auditorium.
GW falls to Fordham, 66-53
Intensity is something the Colonials (5-7, 1-1 Atlantic 10) have appeared to lack the entire season. The loss to Fordham extends GW's road losing streak to six games.
News release misstated intended use of profit
Administrators said in interviews this week that GW's presidential house, currently on the market for $4 million, would fund a renovation to Alumni House.
Students work for Republican candidates – coast to coast
Many GW students have earned their political efficacy stripes volunteering for presidential campaigns, though few can say they were a personal driver of a Republican presidential candidate.
GW’s road woes continue
With six losses and no wins on the road this season, the GW men's basketball team entered Rose Hill Gym at Fordham Wednesday night with what seemed like a good opportunity to finally find a victory away from home.
University officials listen to student concerns
Students voiced their frustration on topics such as academic advising and communication with administrators during a town hall meeting Tuesday night in Jack Morton Auditorium.
University hopes to aid middle class
Two Ivy League schools recently altered their financial aid goals to benefit more middle-class families, and GW administrators said they are looking at ways to keep up with the changing marketplace.
Women sneak past Rhode Island in ‘hangover’ game
Entering its game with Rhode Island, the GW women's basketball team had won eight straight games, and was fresh off its televised win over Xavier.
Obituary: Codebreaker, alumnus dies at 96
Samuel Snyder was a code-breaker in World War II, a pioneer in the computer world and someone the National Security Agency considers an integral figure in the modern computing industry's development.
For Colonials, conference schedule offers no rest
For fans of the men's basketball team, the best part of the season has finally arrived: Atlantic 10 play.
This month in live music
Get your agendas out and pencils ready, oh sweet, hip and sophisticated GW kids.
SA sets agenda for spring
Members of the Student Association executive met with the University's executive vice president and treasurer on Wednesday to propose changes to mandatory spending and student fund carry-overs at GW's main eatery.
Ambition in Three Acts
The three student theater groups on campus boast a diverse, challenging and creative season.
More study space to come
The Student Association announced students will have the opportunity to study longer at Marvin Center and use meeting space at the State Plaza Hotel for free this semester.
After GW, Trachtenberg is still busy
With a blog for The Chronicle of Higher Education and an appointment to an American Bar Association committee, former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will keep a busy schedule this spring.
Brendan Polmer: Almost the beginning of ‘real life’
This is it. The last stretch. The final frontier. One last semester.
Justin Guiffre: GW’s 2008 Resolutions
When talking to students about what needs to be improved, answers may vary from the ridiculous to the ridiculously reasonable.
Niketa Brar: Rich student, poor student
It is not uncommon for this page to contain an editorial critical of GW's notoriously high tuition.
Bar Belle: Green Turtle
This week I give you the Green Turtle, which conveniently sits inside of Verizon Center in Chinatown.
Staff Editorial: Student leaders must take control of dining dilemma
As the spring semester begins, dining dissatisfaction remains at a similarly high level with students waiting to see definite changes in this arena.
$5-$10-$20: An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student
If you have $5 Get yourself a sandwich and check out the free jazz jam session in the basement of Phillips Hall (B-120). Every Friday afternoon from noon-2p.m. Faculty members of the jazz department play several jazz standards, after which students or anyone else is welcome to come up, call a tune and play.
Despite late run, Colonials fall at Temple
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19 — Twice this season the GW women's basketball team has hit big shots when it needed them at the end of a game. It would not be today.
