Law enforcement group begins UPD reaccreditation
An outside accrediting body will assess the University Police Department this month as part of a reaccreditation process that occurs every three years.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Judge denies former professor’s motion to reduce sentence
A former professor who entangled the University in a major criminal case in 2005 when he misspent nearly $1 million in federal research grants was denied a motion to reduce his sentence last month - three years after it was filed.
Staff Editorial: We can make our own résumés, thanks
Students demand a lot of services from GW, but drafting résumés probably isn't high on the list.
Donald Parsons: GW’s lost decade
In a welcome departure from past GW practices, the administration has engaged in a continuing public dialogue with faculty over perceived undergraduate admissions woes, indicating that focus may now be returning to academics and to attracting the best students to GW.
Frank Broomell: Don’t waste a single class
Advisers must challenge students to think about their whole academic career from the start.
Amanda Crowe: Turning the page on textbook options
How would you like it if your professor told you that you didn't have to buy your textbook?
Michael Komo: Proposition 8 giant leap backward
California's Proposition 8 was not just one ballot initiative.
Rupita Chakraborty: Our generation
Our generation has spoken. We have chosen a candidate who represents our desire for change, our call to equality and our longing for justice.
Alex Eisner: Just wait for buyer’s remorse
When the novelty of a young black man in the White House wears off, there will be nothing left but bad politics. And don't even think of calling me a racist.
Melanie Hoffman: Go to class
Having a boring teacher or optional attendance is no excuse to cut out of classes. In college, the responsibility to take charge of your own education falls solely upon you.
Men’s team counting on frontcourt to play big
They are the big men on campus. Literally. At heights nearing seven foot, it is impossible for GW's frontcourt to walk around Foggy Bottom without being noticed.
Few familiar faces among young women’s team
At first glance, things didn't seem to be so different during the women's basketball team's recent exhibition game.
Different strokes
Noel Wilmore's game is at the perimeter, but his heart is in the paint.
Fan interest depends on team’s performance
Call it a case of the fair-weather fans. Every year, as the rankings drop, so does the fan turnout.
King takes back his court
One could argue that last year's men's basketball season was doomed before it even began.
The Adair Twins: Life Coach
Anacostia isn't the kind of place most people travel to voluntarily.
Early decision applications rise
Despite widespread economic uncertainty, the University has seen a major increase in early decision applications and pushed back the deadline for Early Decision I to attract even more prospective students to apply early, administrators said this week.
Inaugural float plans released
Forty students will ride on GW's float in the presidential inaugural parade on Jan. 20 alongside a massive inflatable globe, a real-time stock ticker and other symbols of the University's various colleges.
University may reward for public service jobs
University officials are in the initial stages of developing a program to help students who enter jobs in public service pay off debt accrued while in college.
Kogan event honors veterans
At the largest Veterans Day celebration on campus in many years, student veterans called on the GW community in Kogan Plaza on Tuesday to get involved in the political process and support veterans' causes.
Club shuns GW undergrads
A new Foggy Bottom nightclub signed an agreement with local community members last week that indicated they would not advertise to GW undergraduates.
SMHS tackles space problems
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences began construction of more study and lounge space in their library last week, addressing several concerns raised by an accrediting body which placed them on probation last month.
Inauguration tickets in high demand
Lance Lacheen plans to be on the grounds of the Capitol in January to watch as Barack Obama is sworn in as the next president of the United States, but he faces an uphill battle to take part in the historic occasion.
Locals, veterans demand voting rights
Chanting "We demand the vote!" almost a hundred people rallied near the Capitol on Veterans Day to protest D.C.'s lack of voting representation in Congress.
Panel debates Obama staff selection
Stephen Hess, a professor at the School of Media and Public Affairs is hosting a series of events based on his new book "What Do We Do Now? A Workbook for the President-elect.
CDs, CRs change plans after election
The post-election shift of power in America is seen not only in the legislative and executive branches of government, but also in GW's political organizations.
Alumnus to represent Puerto Rico in House
Law School graduate Pedro Pierluisi is coming back to the District - but instead of being burdened with books and exams, he is now Puerto Rico's sole representative in Congress.
Students celebrate American Indians
As students ate cranberry sauce and gravy-covered turkey in the Marvin Center Tuesday, the loud beat of a drum heralded a different type of freshman feast.
When images make noise
This past Sunday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., a group of 10 graffiti artists set up shop for their own twist on a community service project.
Consumption and indulgence with Generic
Generic Theater's production of "The Wild Party" is, indisputably, wildly well done.
A humble opinion
On.self-important people who go to movies to talk through them as realized in the example of college-aged High School Musical III viewers.
$5 – $10 – $20: An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student
An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student
Palestinian official, Jewish leader present perspectives on Middle East peace
Both Palestinian and Israeli points of view were expressed in two separate events at the Elliott School of International Affairs Wednesday night.
Student leaders debate significance of Obama’s victory
Student leaders from the College Republicans and the College Democrats gathered Monday to voice their opinions and reactions to the results of last week's presidential election.
GW outlasts BU in overtime
Friday, Nov. 14 BOSTON - GW squeaked out a 63-58 victory in a game that seesawed wildly in its last 15 minutes.
GW storms past UMBC, 75-56
Saturday, Nov. 15The Colonials fell behind early, but battled back with a mix of veterans and fresh faces to begin their season with a victory.
