Groups ask for green roof
Two student organizations are working with administrators to raise $18,000 for the installation of a structure that could save the University money in electric bills.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
University hopes to increase emergency text alert subscribers
The number of students that subscribe to emergency text alerts has doubled at GW since the shooting at Virginia Tech, but administrators at the University and local colleges said they want those statistics raised even higher.
“Gelman guy” returns to dorm room
A week has gone by since Marco Chomut left his temporary home in Gelman Library, but people still know him as the "Gelman guy."
Student named a global leader
Among the 245 Young Global Leaders chosen by the World Economic Forum for 2008 were film industry elites, CEOs of major corporations, the King of Bhutan, Queen of Morocco and Elliott School graduate student Ahmad Nader Nadery.
Fired tenured professor loses suit against GW
An engineering professor who sued the University after being forcefully removed from his classroom lost a civil suit in federal court this month.
SA Note: SA approves committee leaders
The Student Association senate-elect approved four students to lead committees of next year's senate Tuesday night at the new body's first meeting.
In assault trial, there is talk of APES
A trial involving three GW students revealed Wednesday that a sophomore alerted the University to some of the controversial inner-workings of the Alpha Pi Epsilon fraternity.
Study: nonprofit workers burn out
Low salaries, long hours and never-ending to do lists plague the non-profit sector and cause people to leave their jobs before they move up the ladder to top executive positions, according to a study released last month.
Student arrested at gym
A junior was arrested Friday after she repeatedly tried to enter the Lerner Health and Wellness Center without her GWorld card.
CCAS gets endowed professorship
Starting next spring, GW's Judaic studies program in the Columbian College will include a professorship in the Hebrew Bible endowed by a GW parent's $2.5 million donation.
Hoya vote stalls fight for independence
Georgetown's student newspaper voted not to oppose a university effort to trademark their name Tuesday - hindering the paper's long-term campaign to become an independent entity.
Target opens in Columbia Heights
Target opened its first location ever in D.C. last month in Columbia Heights.
Most students get top housing choices
A large majority of students received one of their top three choices for University housing next year and GW Housing Programs placed several hundred students on wait lists, the University announced.
Phi Psi’s dominate SA senate
In the past, fraternities have served as voting blocks in the Student Association senate. But for years, there has not been one as staggering as the block Phi Kappa Psi created in the last election.
Professor traces bipedalism
A GW scientist concluded that a six million year-old Kenyan fossil is the oldest human relative to have walked upright and on two feet.
First alternative Greek Week raises $140 for MS charity
The professional, honors and service Greek-letter fraternities have raised about $140 dollars in their penny war competition, an event held as part of the first annual Alternative Greek Week.
At St. Mary’s, elderly eating woes
GW students aren't the only ones up in arms about their food options.
From criminal to D.C. official
After his most recent release from prison, Rodney Mitchell began searching for a job. Though he trained for several months to become a certified bus driver, the District refused to hire him. But in his new position in the Mayor's Office, Mitchell's criminal record is well publicized.
Snapshot: Teen Tourists
Tourists flock to the District Wednesday to see the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Springtime is one of the most active seasons for tourists in D.C.
GW Brief: SPJ awards The Hatchet 15 Mark of Excellence Awards
The Society of Professional Journalists honored The Hatchet as the best non-daily student newspaper in the Mid-Atlantic region at its annual convention last week.
Don’t worry, it’s Kosher
There are certain rarities in every college student's life, but home-cooked meals do exist on campus.
Film Feature: “21″
Reflecting on his experiences in Las Vegas casinos, renowned card counter and inspiration for the new film "21" Jeff Ma said, "It's sort of similar to someone having a high price buffet."
Sean Redding: Whining not always worth it
Every so often, it's good to look at the big picture.
April: This month in live music
Music this April is set to leave you wondering why you haven't kept up with "that kid you used to be friends with who always buys tickets to everything." Oh, and whether or not Dolly Parton is, ahem, a screamer.
Justin Guiffre: A new look at an old friend
After spending several years on a military base in Japan, I cannot tell you how many Marines, and not always sober ones, have complained to me about how the government will let them take a bullet but not a beer.
Staff Editorial: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
The Hatchet's monthly wrap-up of GW's ups and downs.
Jazz icon kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month
A three-time Grammy award winner told Jazz Appreciation Month celebrants in Jack Morton Auditorium that modern youth lack an appreciation and an understanding of jazz music.
Bar Belle: Wonderland Ballroom
With the onset of senioritis, spring, March madness and impending adulthood, it is safe to say that my inhibitions are running ramped and I am finding it particularly hard to recall the events of my past excursion.
Two give verbal commitment
The GW men's basketball team has received two verbal commitments for the 2008-09 season. Garland Christian Academy's (Texas) Matt Allbritton and Bishop Montgomery's (Calif.)
Beck, Lawrence invited to WNBA camp
Seniors Kim Beck and Sarah-Jo Lawrence will head to the Sunshine State today for the WNBA pre-draft camp, held at the University of Tampa Friday and Saturday.
Softball drops two to Towson
This season is playing out like a combination of corny clichés for the GW softball team.
Baseball defeats Hoyas
Junior Tim Reeves' problems at bat disappeared with one swift swing, sending the ball out of the park for a grand slam.
Iraq veterans speak out at Marvin Center
Web Extra Iraq War veteran and GW graduate student Adam Kokesh spoke last week at Marvin Center.
Health care commission will look at preventative medicine at GW
Web Extra A commission was formed to research alternative means to lowering healthcare costs.
