Photo comes to life at GW
Considering college students' obsession with posting pictures on Facebook, it might be hard to imagine a world in which some photographs are hidden from sight and never allowed to see the light of day.
Monday, April 7, 2008
University awards scholarships
In the past 19 years, the University has offered 99 D.C. students full tuition, free housing and textbooks as part of the Trachtenberg Scholarship.
Thurston’s sex life
It doesn't take much to make a freshman giggle. The simple mention of sex and Thurston in the same sentence seems to do the trick.
Groping doesn’t always lead to more
The scene is that of a typical nightclub: techno-infused pop shakes the floor, rainbow lights flicker and sweaty guys grind up on girls in backless tanks.
Virgin values
Although 56 percent of college students have had sex according to a 2003 report, religious values trump the highly sexual college atmosphere for many students of different faiths.
Stripping the cover
Kathleen Rooney is proof that there are plenty of jobs out of college. She is also proof that someone with a major in English and creative writing can turn nude modeling into a book.
GW Expat: Americans miss the mark
Every semester a fresh batch of Colonials heads overseas. Within no time the G-chats start to fly as those abroad report their sexcapades to their friends back home.
Staying safe on campus
GW may be considered one of the safest places in the District, but sexual crimes can happen at any time, especially since college-aged women are four times more likely to be sexually assaulted.
From the diamond to the ice
From the time when she was young, Elana Meyers dreamed of going to the Olympics. In what capacity, she wasn't sure, but she knew she wanted to be on a national team and then compete for her country.
Softball tallies two wins
Despite a tough loss to Massachusetts Friday, the Colonials were able to make the adjustments necessary to beat the Rams, 2-0 and 2-1, in a morale-boosting doubleheader on Sunday at Mount Vernon Athletic Complex.
Commencement speaker causes strife
Some conservative students on campus say the chairman of the NAACP is the wrong choice for a keynote speaker due to a history of controversial, anti-Republican comments.
What’s in a class name?
Ambiguity in course titles is a growing phenomenon at GW, where teachers label courses with provocative names they hope will catch students' attention.
GW accepted 36 percent of applicants
The University accepted nearly the same percentage of applicants as last year, a stark contrast to a nationwide trend of lower college admission rates.
Report: Number of minority high school graduates will rise
In the next decade, minority students will outnumber white students graduating high school, according to a recently released report on higher education.
Court acquits GW student of assault
A sophomore charged with assault was acquitted in Superior Court Friday, but convicted of contempt of court for violating a court order not to meet with the alleged victim.
Gym Class Heroes play GW
Musical acts Tyga and Kidz in the Hall opened Spring Fling's concert - which had 400 more attendees than last year - and alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes headlined the show.
Greek Brief: Greek fee increase draws concerns from fraternity members
This semester's $2 per-fraternity member increase in Inter-Fraternity Council dues has left many fraternity members angry at and confused with the IFC.
Snapshot: Funny Talk
Eliot Chang, a comedian who has been featured on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, performs at the Marvin Center's Continental Ballroom Saturday evening.
Staff Editorial: What you don’t know can hurt you
GW students seem to know the bare essentials about sex. When it comes to more complex sexual health issues, however, they fall short.
David Ceasar: Bond is only part of the puzzle
The University announced two weeks ago that Commencement's keynote speaker will be the chairman of the NAACP, and similar to last year, many students are bemoaning the decision.
Andrew Clark: Separation of home and state
Just when I had started warming up to the Clinton family in the Democratic race, Chelsea went ahead and said something that brought me back to square one and reminded me of what I hate most about politics.
Saumya Narechania: Where’s the GW student voice?
A new CVS is simply the tip of the iceberg. The problem is the University's relationship with students on a broader scale.
Roosevelt Island bridge proposal gains momentum
A proposal to create a bridge between Foggy Bottom and Theodore Roosevelt Island is gaining momentum in community and political circles.
Students help on James Bond set
This spring, residents in GW's School of Medicine and Health Science's emergency medicine program worked as physicians for the cast and crew of the new James Bond movie.
Director of national intelligence to speak at CCAS graduation
Wednesday, April 9, 10:23 a.m. Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell will speak at this year's Columbian College of Art and Science's graduation ceremony.
