Study abroad concerns persist
Study abroad programs at 15 universities, including American, are under investigation for possibly accepting benefits from study abroad program providers.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Faculty sen. approves more paid leave
The Faculty Senate overwhelmingly approved a resolution Friday that will provide one semester of paid leave to all full time faculty members who are new parents.
Students discuss abuse
A group of GW staff and students met in Eckles Library on Monday night to discuss the abuse of men.
Greek Brief: Kappa Alpha returns to GW of absence on campus
The fraternal order of Kappa Alpha officially returned to GW last weekend with about 30 members present to receive the group's charter.
SA Note: SA lobbies Metro board for reduced student fares
Student Association officials and student leaders from across the District gave a letter to Metro administrators last week calling for reduced fares for college students.
Obama rally at American University draws thousands
Members of the Kennedy family announced their endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at a packed rally Monday afternoon.
Student mugged near campus
A student was forcefully robbed on the street as she walked to her on-campus home at about 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
GW Votes aims to maximize voter turnout
The GW student body should have no problem getting to the polls this November with the help of GW Votes.
Adam Beck: The case for Obama
Not just as activists for Sen. Barack Obama, but as students and young Americans, we must fundamentally disagree both with your decision and rationale in endorsing Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Justin Guiffre: Voting for tomorrow
In the past, college students have not been known for turning out to vote to advance a platform based on issues deeply connected to their futures.
“The Office” star to perform at Lisner
Comedian B.J. Novak, who plays Ryan Howard on the NBC sitcom "The Office," will perform at Lisner Auditorium next week.
Sergio Gor: Coulter criticism undeserved
In the spirit of intellectual discussion, the Young America's Foundation is proud to be hosting Ann Coulter at our university.
Number of early applicants down
The University plans to continue offering early decision admission to prospective students despite declining numbers of applicants.
GW drops fifth straight
What the Hawks saw, along with 2,703 people at Smith Center Wednesday night, was a game whose lead seesawed through 40 minutes.
Staff Editorial: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
The Hatchet's monthly wrap-up of GW's ups and downs.
City council varies on primary endorsements
Presidential candidate endorsements often come from high profile national politicians or organizations, but here in the District some of the loudest voices are D.C. City Council members and some of their voices have not yet been heard.
Newspaper empowers, provides jobs for homeless District residents
Street Sense is a bi-weekly newspaper run by the homeless that serves to both inform the public about issues related to homelessness and provide its poor vendors some immediate income.
The Hatchet goes to the Sundance Film Festival: “Be Kind Rewind”
PARK CITY, Utah — As far as anticipated releases go, "Be Kind Rewind" is probably in the pole position since all the Oscar contenders are already in theaters.
With loss to Hawks, GW now 1-5 in A-10
In a two-point game like GW's 61-59 loss to Saint Joseph's Wednesday night, any number of things could be viewed as the difference between victory and defeat.
The Hatchet goes to the Sundance Film Festival: “The Great Buck Howard”
PARK CITY, Utah - Another star-studded indie film emerges in "The Great Buck Howard." Narrated and seen through the eyes of "Orange County's" Colin Hanks, the movie is another laugh fest.
Contest marked by physical match-ups, lack of GW bench depth
After senior Sarah-Jo Lawrence scored to give GW a lead late in the first half of Tuesday night's 81-71 victory over Dayton, a whistle cut short the Colonial's transition to defense.
Colonials fly over Dayton
Dayton entered Tuesday's game with the GW women's basketball team with a 16-game winning streak on its résumé from earlier in the season - a far cry for the lower-caliber Flyer teams of years past.
The Hatchet goes to the Sundance Film Festival: “Just Another Love Story”
PARK CITY, Utah - I caught the press screening of this film and just before the credits started to roll, the film's director sitting behind me said, "If any of you do what you usually do and walk out of screenings to see another, I'll kill you and eat you." With this sort of wit I knew I'd like the film.
As Super Bowl nears, lines are drawn
Web Extra The cultural impact of the Super Bowl in America is undeniable. But at GW, this year's NFL championship has special meaning.
The Hatchet goes to the Sundance Film Festival: Sundance Diary
PARK CITY, Utah - For kids, there is Disneyworld. For adults, they can be whisked away to fabulous Las Vegas. For yours truly, there is nowhere more desirable in January than the place where the Sun meets the stars, and everyone enjoys a late night dance.
Bar Belle: Velvet Lounge
The U-Street bar scene definitely has an appeal about it that sets it apart from Adams Morgan, Dupont and Georgetown.
The Hatchet goes to the Sundance Film Festival: “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson”
PARK CITY, Utah - My favorite author ever to type a letter is the absurd, obsessed Hunter S. Thompson. When I heard there would be a movie about him at Sundance, I sought it out regardless of the consequences.
Movie Review: Strange Wilderness
Web Extra Strange Wilderness opens in theaters nationwide Feb. 1.
