Greek Brief: Theta Delta Chi members sit on couches to support cancer
The Theta Delta Chi fraternity raised money for cancer research without even getting up from the couch.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Dancing robots on show in Virginia
ASHBURN, Va. - Robots that dance, play musical instruments and walk up stairs may appear to be characters in a science-fiction novel, but they're real.
Alumnus wins Oscar for “The Golden Compass”
GW alumni often receive recognition for their post-graduate political accomplishments, but alumnus Bill Westenhofer received a different type of recognition last Sunday.
Sean Redding: Affording GW, even overseas
As University President Steven Knapp and his administration continue to search for ways to increase GW's affordability, they cannot ignore our study abroad policies.
David Ceasar: Second thoughts on SA endorsements
Is our public indecision going to add to student apathy toward the Student Association? Did we make the right choice?
Journalism museum slated for spring opening
For the journalism museum's staff and visitors, the First Amendment etched in the marble is a testament to why the press still matters in an era of steep decline in circulation and staff cuts.
Not your average jamband
Bands have long tried to replicate their live sound on their albums. Whether it be the energy of the crowd or the spectacle of the show, many a band have strived to cut and paste a show onto CD.
Local Spotlight: These United States
Washington D.C.'s very own These United States, who will be kicking off their 33-city tour on March 3 at IOTA Club & Café in Arlington, Va., deliver songs that softly whisper poetic prowess.
Backstage Blog Preview: Berlin Film Festival, day-by-day
The Hatchet brings you to Berlin, Germany for the Berlinale, Berlin's annual film festival. For more, be sure to check out The Scene's blog, Backstage.
Elections kick off in the cold
H Street buzzed with activity Wednesday morning as candidates and their supporters handed out material in hopes of winning the support of students in the Student Association elections.
GW picks up third-straight win
For the first time since its win over the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore in mid-December, the GW men's basketball team picked up a truly dominant win.
Wilmore shows his worth
In his first two seasons at GW, junior Noel Wilmore was largely a player without a role.
Women’s basketball wins big on the road at Richmond
RICHMOND, Feb. 27 - At four instances during the GW women's basketball team's game against Richmond Wednesday, it seemed as though there would be four different players leading the Colonials to victory.
Women’s Basketball Notebook
RICHMOND, Feb. 27 - For Erica Rivera, a freshman and heir apparent to the point guard position, the rookie woes seem to be starting to wear off.
Beatty’s return to squad uncertain
Freshman Miles Beatty missed his fourth straight game after being suspended for breaking an unspecified team rule earlier this month.
U.S. Mint rejects D.C. quarter
The U.S. Mint rejected designs for a commemorative D.C. quarter Wednesday afternoon because they included the phrase "Taxation Without Representation."
Ralph Nader to hold rally at Elliott School
Presidential candidate Ralph Nader will hold his first campaign rally with a new vice presidential running mate at an event in the Elliott School of International Affairs Thursday.
Students pay tribute to hate-crime victim
More than 50 people huddled around the Civil War memorial in Dupont Circle Monday to pay tribute to Lawrence King, a gay California teen who was allegedly murdered because of his sexual preference.
Senior tapped for Clinton conference
Ryan Evans, a senior in the Elliott School of Internation Affairs, will represent GW at the first annual Clinton Global Initiative at Tulane University in New Orleans next month.
Clinton rallies supporters after struggling in the primaries
Momentum was a buzzword during Sen. Hillary Clinton's (D-N.Y.) presidential campaign fundraiser at Lisner Auditorium Monday evening.
Congressmen spar at Jack Morton
Web Extra Eight Republican and Democratic Congressmen, including two GW alumni, focused on energy policy, education and globalization during a debate at the Jack Morton Auditorium Monday night.
Aswani, Kozlowski to run-off for presidency; Boyer wins EVP
Friday, Feb. 29, 2:15 a.m. The Student Association presidential race will continue a runoff election between SA Sen. Vishal Aswani (SEAS-U) and SA Sen. Kevin Kozlowski (U-at-Large), while the race for SA executive vice president concluded with sophomore Kyle Boyer defeating the two other EVP candidates.
Nader defends candidacy at Elliott School
Friday, Feb. 29, 12:50 p.m. Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader justified his fifth-straight bid for the presidency by saying he will bring attention to issues not considered by major party candidates, during his campaign's first rally held Thursday at the Elliott School.
Win on senior day sends Fordam to 29th loss
Saturday, March 1 7:36 p.m. The GW women's basketball team celebrated Senior Day in victorious fashion, downing Fordham 66-27 Saturday to win a share of its seventh consecutive A-10 regular season championship.
Colonials lose to Xavier in close rematch
Sunday, March 2, 12:20 a.m. The No. 9/10 Musketeers beat the men's basketball team 66-56.
