College Media Network

Monday, February 25, 2008

No Endorsement for SA President: This year’s presidential candidates do not make the cut

In this year's contest for Student Association president, an unimpressive field of candidates has left this page unable to endorse a single candidate in good conscience.

Kyle Boyer is best for executive vice president

This page believes that Kyle Boyer exemplifies these traits and is the candidate most suited to succeed as EVP.

Tiffany Meehan for Program Board chair

Tiffany Meehan exhibits the creativity and the knowledge necessary to enhance PB's presence on campus.

Saumya Narechania: Keep in mind what Student Association can be

by Saumya Narechania
Hatchet Columnist

With the Student Association's elections closing in on us, I want to remind everyone, specifically the four presidential candidates, what a good SA looks like.

Colonials take two in a row with win over Richmond

by Joanna Shapes

For the second straight game, the Colonials wore the gold garb and for the second straight game, they won.

Women’s basketball overcomes early struggles to down Hawks

by Alex Byers

After a less-than-perfect first half in which the Colonials shot less than 27 percent from the floor, GW took a 20-18 lead into the break.

Personnel flop sends message to starters

by Joanna Shapes

If there is one area where there is little variety when it comes to the women's basketball team, it is the starting lineup.

Fundamentals, not flair, guide GW

by Dan Greene

Over the course of this season, and its history, GW has displayed an affection for flair, often opting for flashy passes and imposing dunks over simple dishes and layups. This has both helped them and hurt them.

Zenk named most outstanding performer at A-10 Championships

by Alex Byers

The GW men's swimming and diving team finished in ninth place out of 10 teams at the Atlantic 10 Championships this weekend, but for the second time in three years one Colonial had some extra accolades to bring home.

A step to a cure

by Nikita Sabharwal

Senior Ashley Irl never thought the birthmark on her leg that she was born with was anything but just that.

Students take cheesy chews for a good cause

by Reva Singh
Hatchet Reporter

This month, students raising money to fund an international alternative spring break trip have found a way to take the guilt out of the grub.

What’s the deal with… the rowers in front of Funger?

by Hilary Walke

Curtis Batts, a sophomore and a member of the crew team, said it is not uncommon for tourists to stop and take pictures while he and his teammates condition on the terrace of Funger using row machines.

Blind Date: A disappointing date

by Cecil Kim
Hatchet Reporter

University to accept fewer AP and IB credits

by Niketa Kumar

The University is cracking down on the number of introductory courses students can skip with Advanced Placement test scores.

Experts push for change in Iraq

by Caroline Coppel

As former deputy director of the 9/11 commission, GW professor Chris Kojm is experienced in leading discussions on U.S. security and foreign policy.

Safety committee set to make changes

by Jennifer Easton

A new committee responsible for raising awareness of safety and mental health issues is in the final steps of implementing changes suggested by University President Steven Knapp.

GW offers global communications degree

by Eric Thibault

A new global communications masters program the University will offer for the first time next fall is likely to generate more than $2 million over the next five years, according to a report presented to the Board of Trustees.

GW Brief: Ambassador of Afghanistan

by Ben Uchitelle
Hatchet Reporter

Tayeb Jawad discussed Afghanistan's strategy to combat the Taliban and other terrorist organizations while addressing a crowd of nearly 70 high-level Washington policymakers at a roundtable discussion hosted by GW's Homeland Security Policy Institute.

Mac users unable to use iHousing

by Nick Profeta

The University's online housing application system will pose problems for Apple computer users, a group that accounts for about one-third of GW's student population.

Clinton to visit Jack Morton to talk policy

by Eric Roper

Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) will deliver a "major" speech about foreign policy in Jack Morton Auditorium Monday, according to a campaign news release issued Sunday evening.

Slates influence interest in SA

by Andrew Ramonas

The posters are up, the Facebook group invitations are out, but slates are gone, and the dynamic has changed as fewer candidates campaign for the upcoming general election.

Dell approved for honorary degree

by Jake Sherman

The Board of Trustees approved the president and CEO of the Dell Computer Corporation and the director of national intelligence to receive honorary degrees earlier this month, a step which could make them eligible to speak at Commencement in May.

Washington birthday bonfire moved inside

by Ian Jannetta

Hundreds of students and administrators gathered at Marvin Center on Friday to celebrate the 276th birthday of George Washington.

Abroad policies questioned

by Madeleine Morgenstern

A small college in Massachusetts is being sued for the same study abroad policies that are in place at GW.

Wild Art: Nightingale Love

GW Brief: Filmmaker, GW professor premieres documentary at SXSW festival

by Nash Robinson
Hatchet Reporter

The founder and director of the Documentary Center at GW produced and co-directed a film that will premiere at a national film festival next month.

Campus Calendar

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Snapshot: Old Spice

Tarek Al-Hariri: Not part of the SA now

by Emily Cahn

Sophomore Tarek Al-Hariri said he aims to bring fresh ideas to a student body where there are many old faces.

Vishal Aswani: Just your typical guy

by Emily Cahn

Student Association presidential hopeful Vishal Aswani said he will make student rights his main priority if he is elected to the SA's top job.

Kevin Kozlowski: Experience and vision

by Andrew Ramonas

Student Association Sen. Kevin Kozlowski (U-At Large) said he is running for SA president to increase the organization's advocacy efforts.

Candidates debate diversity

by Emily Cahn

Student Association presidential candidates addressed issues of diversity and communication at the GW Decision 08 debate hosted by the Multicultural Student Services Center Sunday night.

Candidate Profile: Kyle Boyer for EVP

by Emily Cahn

Student Association Executive Vice Presidential candidate Kyle Boyer said his main goals are to unite GW's campus and to connect the campus to D.C., if elected.

Candidate Profile: Raven Burnett for EVP

by Andrew Ramonas

Freshman Raven Burnett might be new to Student Association politics, but she said she is the right choice for SA executive vice president.

Candidate Profile: Ted O’Neil for EVP

by Andrew Ramonas

Student Association Sen. Ted O'Neil wants to make improving the quality of life for students at the Mount Vernon Campus a top priority, if elected executive vice president, he said.

OG Oyiborhoro: Leader of tomorrow

by Andrew Ramonas

Student Association Sen. OG Oyiborhoro (CCAS-U) said he will strive to improve communication between students, administrators and alumni, if he wins his write-in candidacy for SA president.

List of candidates for Student Association, Program Board and Marvin Center Governing Board

Student Association President Tarek Al-Hariri (Sophomore) Vishal Aswani (Junior) Kevin Kozlowski (Junior) OG Oyiborhoro (Junior) (write-in) SA Executive Vice President Kyle Boyer (Sophomore) Raven Burnett (Freshman) Edward O'Neil (Sophomore) Columbian Col

Clinton takes swipes at Obama in SMPA

by Ian Jannetta

Monday, Feb. 25, 2:56 p.m. Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) laid out her foreign policy vision in Jack Morton Auditorium today, stressing her experience in international issues and declaring she would not hesitate to deploy "both the olive branch and the arrows."

Clinton fundraiser features guests, surprises

Monday, Feb. 25, 9:46 p.m.