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Monday, October 13, 2008
Federal, state governments to give Metro $1.5 billion for upgrades
The Metro system could receive some upgrades - including expanded cell phone coverage - thanks to Congress and governments in D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Univ. to add more parking spaces after garage demolition
The University will add more parking spaces scattered throughout Foggy Bottom after a GW parking garage is demolished to make way for a new science center.
Snapshot: Fervent Fenty
Mayor Adrian Fenty and city leaders speak at 18th Street and Columbia Road on Friday about an outbreak of crime in Adams Morgan.
Staff Editorial: Who do you want to speak at Commencement?
Year after year, students seem to be disappointed by the opaque nature of keynote speaker selections, but now the GW community has the opportunity to be part of the process from the get-go.
Ross Griffith: Stick a fork in J Street
As a senior, I am really tired of the food on campus and I remember when I used to really like it.
Men’s soccer winless in two physical Ohio matches
In their two games in Ohio this weekend, the GW men's soccer team managed 30 shots overall. Of those 30, only nine were on goal. Of those nine, only one was successful.
Staff Editorial: It’s called class, not CNN
"Before we start today's lecture, did anyone catch how ridiculous Palin was in last night's debate?"
Women’s soccer tops Duquesne
With three wins in conference play, the Colonials are four games shy of their goal of seven wins in the A-10.
Volleyball wins in Southern swing
GW defeated both teams by a score of 3-0, reinforcing the team's season goal of a strong showing at the Atlantic 10 championships, junior co-captain Abby Syverson said.
Melanie Hoffman: EMeRG is not UPD
Have a cut? Call EMeRG. Have a fever? Call EMeRG. Sprained ankle? EMeRG treats that too. Drank too much alcohol? Fine, I suppose you can go ahead and call EMeRG.
Alex Eisner: Where have all the Republicans gone?
It all started when I was walking to class one morning and saw a person wearing a shirt that read "Proud Democrat."
GW e-textbook sales are in top 20
Electronic textbook sales at GW rank in the top 20 out of more than 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide using e-textbooks in classrooms, according to an analysis of sales by CourseSmart, an e-Textbook distributor.
New contest promotes community
A campus competition to encourage participation and class community will launch during Spirit Week later this month.
UPD warns of sex assault spike
The University Police Department has seen a rise in the number of sexual assault cases reported over the past two weeks.
Residents celebrate local art
Foggy Bottom residents gathered to enjoy the sunny autumn weather and celebrate the end of the neighborhood's outdoor sculpture display last Saturday.
Report identifies voting problems
After weeks of investigation, a special committee of the D.C. City Council blamed problems in the District primary elections on both the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics and Sequoia Voting Systems, the firm that provides the city with its voting machines.
Few protest IMF and World Bank
The Metropolitan Police Department prepared exhaustively for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this weekend based on several violent protests last year, but they found the Foggy Bottom area surprisingly quiet.
University to boost financial aid in response to economy
The University plans to add millions of dollars to financial aid for continuing students and provide extra accommodations for families having trouble paying for GW during the economic crisis, senior administrators said last week.
Half do not complete CCAS Ph.D.s
Undergraduates might complain about a heavy workload and tough classes, but their chances of getting a degree are far better than those of doctorate students.
Joining the ranks
Freshman David Perry said he experienced more than "grueling mental and physical training" during the 18-hour days he spent training at the Quantico Marine Corps Base this summer.
Armed man robs FB Grocery
A man robbed the Foggy Bottom Grocery at gunpoint Friday afternoon and left with more than $500, police and witnesses said.
Buddhist club exhibit brings peace to GW
It seems that everywhere you turn lately, everyone is either talking about the election or the economy. Yet GW Buddha Nature Club members don't want to talk about any of that. They want to talk peace.
Students will design float
The University will start accepting designs this week for a float in this January's presidential inaugural parade.
G-dub grub: Tailgate cooking in your residence hall
With football season in full swing, wings and nachos should be in your playbook. Bon appétit! Sunday Wings Serves 4 2 package chicken wingettes 2 tsp.
Poll: Majority of GW students support Obama
The battle for swing states like Ohio and Virginia might still be close in the presidential race, but Sen. Barack Obama has a clear lead on GW's campus, according a poll of more than 600 students conducted by The Hatchet last week. Graphic »
