SA increases fee for Thanksgiving airport shuttle
The Student Association doubled the fee for its bus service to area airports for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Stories from the November 20, 2008, Print Edition
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Election inspires D.C. voting push
For D.C. voting rights advocates, conditions are perfect.
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.
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.
