SA increases fee for Thanksgiving airport shuttle
The Student Association doubled the fee for its bus service to area airports for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Few attend public hearing for UPD reaccreditation
Two people, both administrators, spoke at a public commenting session Monday evening about the University Police Department, as part of the force's reaccreditation process.
Grocery owner still in the dark about October armed robbery
Meseret Bekele, owner of the Foggy Bottom Grocery on F Street, said she goes to work every day in fear of being robbed again. A man with a gun entered the grocery on Oct. 10 and stole more than $500 after forcing Bekele at gunpoint to the basement, where the store's safe was kept, according to a police report.
Snapshot: Metro Madness
Passengers formed a line around the block in front of the Foggy Bottom Metro Station to use one escalator as a result of broken escalators during rush hour Wednesday night.
Staff Editorial: Science Center not a boondoggle
Now is the time for publicizing the fundraising process to alleviate concerns, but it is also time to push forward with this project, despite criticism.
Josh Akman: Lanciano transfer handled well
The recent transfer of Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Phillip Lanciano has caused controversy in our neighborhood.
Diana Kugel: Penny for your thoughts, GW?
Since GW depends more on tuition money than other investments, we have only experienced a moderate loss. But is this any excuse for not practicing fiscal restraint?
Evan Schwartz: Let's not be trigger-happy
Hope and change may be at an all-time high in America right now, but so is something else - gun sales.
Women's basketball capitalizes on teamwork
What do you call it when every healthy player logs considerable minutes? When twelve players have assists, 11 have rebounds and 10 have at least five points. Just call it a slaughter.
A face-off between friends
The two-game, two-year series between GW and Binghamton is over and Karl Hobbs couldn't be happier.
The school of Leibovitz
American photography legend Annie Leibovitz wants her most recent book, "Annie Leibovitz at Work," to serve as a teaching mechanism for young photographers.
Humor gets intimate with the 14th Grade Players
The appeal of Kevin Mead's directorial debut: intense humor. Also, a desk.
District Mixtape: Girls who wear Uggs
Proponents of the most sophisticated boot offer a similarly sophisticated playlist.
$5 - $10 - $20: An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student
An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student.
Man dies after fall at F Street construction site
A man fell to his death while installing a window on the seventh floor of the new GW residence hall on F Street Tuesday afternoon.
QuickTakes: 007
Because a spy is only as good as his theme song.
News Analysis: Outlook positive in poor economy
While some of the world's wealthiest universities are freezing hiring, delaying construction and deferring upcoming projects, GW has largely been able to "stay the course" in the failing economy.
Councilwoman shuns arming UPD
D.C. Councilwoman Mary Cheh, D-Ward 3, told GW administrators at a meeting late last month she thinks it would be a mistake to arm the University Police Department.
MPD chief defends officer transfer
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy Lanier defended her decision to transfer Lt. Phillip Lanciano from the Foggy Bottom area to a district in Southeast D.C. at a Foggy Bottom Association meeting.
Binghamton fails to stop men's basketball
The Colonials stayed above the Bearcats all night in a game that offered revenge from last season's loss.
Bolivian president looks to form bond with Obama
In the midst of rapidly crumbling relations between Bolivia and the United States, left-wing Bolivian President Evo Morales told an audience at American Tuesday night that he looks forward to forging ties with President-elect Barack Obama - in his first speech ever in the District.
Dance team ranks third in nation
The GW women's dance team, the First Ladies, will take the stage at the national dance championship next month in Florida ranked third in the nation - their highest preseason ranking ever.
Hoax flyers allege rat infestation
Hundreds of flyers with photographs of rats falsely instructed residents of International House to evacuate the residence hall on Wednesday because of an alleged pest problem.
Start your search online
A few Web sites with a lot of information on internships and jobs.
Brazilian envoy talks diplomacy
Brazilian Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota touched on his country's economy and its relationship with the United States in a speech at the Elliott School of International Affairs Tuesday afternoon.
Knapp praises Greek-letter community growth
University President Steven Knapp discussed the growth of Greek-letter life on campus and its effects on the University at the second annual Greek Summit on Tuesday.
Taking advantage of the Career Center
At the core of the Career Center's services is the "FREE" four-year plan, an acronym for "Find the Right Experience & Employment."
Getting that Internship
Whether you're a freshman salivating over the opportunity of running around Capitol Hill or a senior with a full résumé, here's a quick guide on some of the basics to landing that dream internship.
Student designs White House site
Timothy Kim knew he wanted to work with computers from the moment he got his hands on one in the fourth grade.
Landing the job: Some other things to watch out for
How to handle letters of recommendation and how to apply for that job.
Election inspires D.C. voting push
For D.C. voting rights advocates, conditions are perfect.
Navigating your way to a federal internship
It is almost impossible for GW students to ignore the vast field of internship opportunities available in the government.
Personal account: The bad, on the Hill
After working for a human rights advocacy organization last summer, I thought it would be a great idea to intern in a senator's office for the fall semester.
Students prepare for Relay for Life
About 100 students gathered in the Marvin Center Tuesday to kick off the event, urging students to donate their time and money to the walkathon.
Personal account: The good, at CNN
When I first pictured the internship, I imagined watching Ted Kennedy and Harry Reid from the press gallery in the Senate chamber.
Men's basketball nosedives in second half, falls to Auburn
Saturday, November 22GW led by 15 at halftime, but was outscored by 27 points in the second period.
University unveils new housing policy for inauguration
The University will require students to register all overnight guests who will stay at GW during the week of the presidential inauguration.
