Student Association senate passes transparency bill
A bill to create more transparency in the way student organizations spend their funds passed by a wide margin at Tuesday night's Student Association Senate meeting.
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Stories from the October 23, 2008, Print Edition
Hunton & Williams law firm to lease space at Square 54 property
Renowned law firm Huton & Williams is slated to occupy almost half of the commercial office space available in Square 54, a mixed-use real estate development project next to the GW Hospital.
Task force could change freshman year requirements
The University created a task force this week to assess the overall freshman experience, including the effectiveness of pre-semester programs, a senior administrator said.
Lott brings his politics to GW
Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott addressed the GW College Republicans Monday night, hitting on such issues as the upcoming election, energy policy and life in the Senate.
Indian venue closes at J Street
Students looking to satisfy their cravings for chicken curry or butter naan will have to look outside of J Street now that Sangam has closed.
SMHS creates new Va. campus degree
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences announced Friday that they will offer a second undergraduate degree at GW's Virginia Campus starting next fall.
CD, CR leaders debate election
It was a political boxing match Tuesday night at the Marvin Center as the chairman of the College Republicans and president of the GW College Democrats sparred over their parties' presidential nominees at the CD-CR Presidential Debate.
Unity Ball will cost $50,000
A semiformal ball this Saturday designed to celebrate diversity and Greek-letter life on campus will cost more than $50,000, with at least $20,000 coming from student fee allocations, according to Student Association documents and event planners.
Alumnus campaigns for Senate
More than 30 years after moving into a room in Thurston Hall, GW alumnus and former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner hopes to move into the Senate office buildings this January.
Jewish org provides new options
Chabad GW, an organization dedicated to supporting orthodox Jewish life on campus, held its inaugural event last week, drawing more than 300 students.
Local thefts rise in October
GW and city police forces are reporting a spike in thefts this fall, and officials said it is likely because people are not securing their valuables.
University creates green office
The University recently established an Office of Sustainability to promote environmentally friendly initiatives at GW based on a recommendation from last year's task force on sustainability.
Council candidates address Foggy Bottom ANC
Two candidates vying for a D.C. City Council seat made appearances at the Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting Wednesday night at St. Stephen-Martyr Church.
New GI bill gives veterans more resources for college
A bill passed this summer by Congress offers veterans more resources to pay for their college educations, alleviating a problem that has been exacerbated by the number of soldiers returning home from Iraq.
