Cheney visits GW Hospital for heart procedure
Vice President Dick Cheney was treated for an abnormal rhythm in the upper chambers of his heart, called an atrial fibrillation, at the GW Hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
New Columbian College institute to study solar energy
The University is in the early stages of establishing an Institute of Solar Energy Analysis within the Columbian College, officials announced earlier this month.
SA senator plans to introduce legislation to overhaul constitution
A Student Association senator said on Wednesday that he hopes to overhaul the organization's constitution, restarting a similar effort from three years ago.
Snapshot: Fair Fight
Two Law School students joust in University Yard Wednesday afternoon.
Costas headlines Kalb Report
Longtime sportscaster Bob Costas brought three decades of sports experience to the Kalb Report Monday night at the National Press Club.
Students, faculty waver on arming UPD
As student and faculty leaders begin to consider whether the school should arm University Police Department officers, many said they are reluctant to take sides until they know more information.
Staff Editorial: Let’s go mad at midnight
GW should change Colonials Invasion back to Midnight Madness.
Matt Grifferty: The Facebook generation vs. the baby boomers
When our respective generations are compared, we are criticized for not being as motivated or driven.
GW College Republicans: Leading on a liberal campus
As The Hatchet's own poll this week made abundantly clear, GW is a liberal campus.
Robert Griffin: Don’t shoot the scapegoat
As our financial system is facing one of the worst crises in living memory, the American people have predictably been looking for heads to roll.
Lucas Hagerty: Back to the kid in us
Welcome, GW parents. By now, your child's room has been frantically cleaned, with racy posters and beer cans shoved behind the dirty clothes hamper in the back of the closet.
Brazile discusses her life in Democratic politics
CNN political commentator Donna Brazile, former presidential campaign manager for Al Gore, gave a glimpse into her long career in politics and her support for Sen. Barack Obama before a packed audience at the Jack Morton Auditorium Monday night.
City Paper focuses on Web after owner files for bankruptcy
Two weeks after the Washington City Paper's parent company filed for bankruptcy, its editor said the weekly newspaper is focusing its energy on the Internet and is "more lively than ever."
Institute of Medicine taps SMHS global health professor
A GW Medical Center professor - renowned for his efforts to develop vaccines against tropical diseases - was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, the University announced Monday.
Ah, the theater!
The New Plays Festival, which premiered last weekend, is composed of four plays written, directed and starring students.
Talking humor with SNL writer Simon Rich
Simon Rich, a 24-year-old writer for SNL, will be in the District at bookstore Politics & Prose on Connecticut Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 26 to promote the release of his most recent work.
District Mixtape: Ron Paul approves this playlist
Ron Paul approves this playlist. And the first track, which he personally chose for us. Freedom lovers unite.
Alumna aids at-risk women
Octavia is one of more than 500 at-risk women in the D.C. area whose life has been transformed by GW alumna Ludy Green.
Relaxed attitude defines rowing team
As the GW men's rowing team finished practice Tuesday, a group of young rowers pushed past them, rattling racks of boats as they scurried into Thompson Boathouse.
Confidence extends volleyball’s winning streak
The GW volleyball team just can't make up its mind.
Recruiting Web sites report men’s basketball commit
Multiple basketball recruiting Web sites reported Wednesday that the GW men's basketball team has landed its first verbal commitment for the 2009-10 season.
No concert for basketball kickoff
Colonials Invasion, the kickoff event for GW's basketball season, will return next week but will not feature a musical guest like it has in past years.
Economic woes alter admissions strategy
A senior administrator wrote a letter to Faculty Senate members last week outlining an admissions strategy altered by recent turmoil in the financial and credit markets.
TKE cleared in drugging, leader says
A University investigation found that there was no substantial evidence that the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity was responsible for an alleged drugging incident at a party in their townhouse last month, the fraternity's president said this week.
Lehman bankruptcy hits GW org
As the troubles of Wall Street continue to grow, its effects have reached at least one group of students in the School of Business.
Athlete grad rates rank high
GW has one of the highest graduation rates for athletes out of any school in the Atlantic 10 Conference, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Representing the unrepresented
Democracy can be ironic sometimes. This November, D.C. residents will elect two people to represent a district on Capitol Hill that is, by law, unrepresented.
Classes from GW’s Best
If your parents want to add an intellectual twist to their Colonials Weekend experience, make sure they know about GW's lecture series "Classes from GW's Best."
Official Schedule
Although The Hatchet has plenty of recommendations for things to do with your parents off campus, here is a selection of the University's offerings for Colonials Weekend 2008.
No GWorld – No Problem!
Colonials Weekend might be the only three days during the school year when GW students can put their GWorlds to rest.
A kid-friendly guide to D.C.
Some fun D.C. activities that are perfectly suited for a younger sibling - or just your kid at heart.
Low-key nights out
With your parents here, there isn't a lot of time to hit up frat parties. Here are some ideas for nights out that will leave you hangover-free at brunch the next morning.
Walking Tour: The District’s Must-Sees
Pennsylvania Avenue is one long stretch of history. Here are some cool stops en route to the street's most famous resident: the White House.
Get off your feet with these tours
Tired of doing all the work? Here are some ways to see the city by other modes of transportation.
Former Mozambique president encourages interest in Africa
Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano said he wanted to inspire GW students to take an interest in Africa during an address at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
University donors attend President’s Ball
The University pulled out all the stops for its most generous donors at the second annual President's Ball held at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery Wednesday night.
Accrediting body puts Medical School on probation
Friday, Oct. 17 An academic accreditation organization has put GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences on probation for failing to meet several regulations, university officials announced Wednesday.
Politically charged students gather for third debate
An opinionated crowd of GW students gathered Wednesday to watch the third and final debate of this election cycle, sponsored by bipartisan student groups.
