Students turn to Craigslist for Inaugural Ball tickets
There are already more than 40 listings on Craigslist for tickets to the sold-out GW Inaugural Ball although the dance is still months away.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Lambda Chi Alpha charity drive nets four tons of food
Members of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity collected an estimated four tons of food this semester to benefit Capital Area Food Bank, leaders of the fraternity said last week.
The Hatchet wins awards for print and online editions
One of the nation's largest student press organizations presented The Hatchet with two of its most prominent awards last week, the first time the paper has been recognized for both its print and online editions in the same year.
Snapshot: Capitol Camp
Demonstrators painted tents with peaceful images on the National Mall Saturday afternoon to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur.
Staff Editorial: Rating our professors
With fall classes less than a month from being over, everyone is already busy signing up for next semester's courses. Wouldn't it be nice if you had known what you were getting into for this semester in that one class you hate?
Tom Braslavsky: Less is more
In case you missed it, The Hatchet reported a couple weeks ago that GW is no longer the most expensive school in the nation. We must be proud of this landmark.
Stephen Glatter: The path toward unity
GW has a bit of an identity complex.
Julie Verratti: Don’t vote on my marriage
The evening of Nov. 4, 2008, was exhilarating. The next morning I felt devastated because I woke up to the news that 52 percent of California voters decided to ban same-sex marriage.
UPD gets mobile command unit
The University Police Department will soon deploy a mobile command unit vehicle to help them more effectively respond to incidents on campus, the department chief said last week.
Administrators plan to map volunteerism
Administrators plan to create a comprehensive program that will combine data to produce a map showing where GW has engaged in community service and service learning.
Elliott School alum becomes U.S. ambassador to NATO
A graduate of the Elliott School of International Affairs was named the 19th U.S. ambassador to NATO this month.
Coca-Cola executive to teach at GSPM next semester
One of Coca-Cola's highest-ranking officials is slated to join the faculty at the Graduate School of Political Management next semester.
GW honors late-night staff
At around 2 a.m., when most students are packing up their homework from the night, Joyce Doziero takes her lunch break.
Ten alumni earn spots in the U.S. House and Senate
Ten GW alumni won seats in the 111th U.S. Congress in Tuesday's election, including nine out of ten incumbents who held on to their seats.
The price of tanning
Brittany Myers does not frequent tanning salons. But the freshman, who will soon return home for Thanksgiving break, said she is worried about being "the pale one" among her group of friends.
A Latin American perspective
Tired of all politics courses at GW being taught from the American perspective, one Venezuelan professor took it upon himself to create a course from an entirely different viewpoint.
Dealing with disabilities
Sophomore Cece Black is a typical student. But one aspect visually sets her apart: a wheelchair.
A helping hand in student court
Everybody makes mistakes. That's why Brian Schepis became part of the Student Judicial Advisors.
What’s the deal with …The methadone clinic next to The Dakota?
Residents of The Dakota are often bewildered to step outside their residence hall in the morning and into a crowd of former heroin addicts.
Volleyball stays on track for rare division title
For GW's volleyball team, short has meant sweet this season.
Soccer kept out of playoffs
Needing only a draw to make the A-10 tournament, the GW men's soccer team lost 2-1 against St. Bonaventure on Sunday's Senior Day.
Colonials optimistic despite loss
With just two senors, Saturday's Senior Day festivities for GW's men's soccer team were smaller than usual.
Andrew Alberg: Time for Colonials to make it count
Saturday's men's basketball exhibition game against Division II West Georgia was just that - an exhibition.
New transcript may include co-curriculars
The University is the preliminary stages of developing a new transcript for students that will list their co-curricular activities.
Indian, Caribbean orgs celebrate Diwali
Orange flames flickered and the aroma of Indian spices filled the air in the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom Saturday night as GW students from all backgrounds sang and danced along to Bollywood beats and hip-hop fusion at the annual Diwali.
Men’s basketball exhibits A-game
What a difference a year can make. In last season's preseason exhibition, GW needed overtime to escape with a narrow victory over Division II UDC.
Note-taking service grows
If you have an exam approaching this semester, a message from GWClassNotes may be waiting in your inbox.
GW Expat: South Korean students excited about Obama
In speaking with South Korean students, their reaction to the outcome of Election Day ranged from cautiously optimistic to outright relief that someone new is in charge of the world's only hegemony.
Students bike to Mount Vernon in third annual event
Despite cloudy skies and impending rain, GW students, faculty and staff gathered on the Mount Vernon Campus Quad Saturday morning to make the third annual 24-mile Mount Vernon to Mount Vernon Bike Tour.
