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Monday, December 8, 2008
Area retailers boost discounts for GW students
As the nation looks to Washington to solve its economic dilemma, Foggy Bottom retailers are trying to weather the storm with deep discounts aimed toward GW students, one of their primary sources of revenue.
Shopping on a budget
The Hatchet spoke a personal shopper to gain some insight on how to shop smart.
Gelman to launch online system for booking rooms
Gelman Library has a solution to the cramped quarters and dearth of study space that plague students: online reservations.
Square 54 on track to be complete by early 2011
University officials said last week the Square 54 complex across from the GW Hospital is on track to be open for occupancy by early 2011, after its construction began last spring.
Medical school administrators mum on probation status
A month and a half after the School of Medicine and Health Sciences announced it had been placed on two-year academic probation, the school's leaders remain silent about how one of the top-ranked medical schools in the nation found itself in such a situation and what they are doing to fix the problems.
Snapshot: Holiday Harmony
The Sirens a capella group perform in holiday attire at their winter concert Thursday afternoon in the Marvin Center Amphitheater.
Diplomats defend U.S. abroad
Two U.S. ambassadors to South American countries discussed the fight against anti-Americanism Friday during an event sponsored by the School of Media and Public Affairs.
D.C. homeless struggle for housing
In the heat wave of 2006, David Pirtle watched a man die 20 feet away from him in a homeless shelter. It was then that he knew he needed to find a home.
Students honor Mumbai victims
A week after violent terrorist attacks shook Mumbai, India, students gathered in Kogan Plaza Thursday night to honor the victims.
City, GW prepare for inauguration
As Jan. 20 quickly approaches, federal, city and GW officials are beginning the arduous task of planning President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.
Sex Column: Seeking acceptance
For most people, sexuality is a pretty basic thing. However, Gender doesn't matter to me.
Staff Editorial: GWInauguration.com
For inauguration weekend, D.C. is expecting a flood of anywhere from 3 to 5 million people. The question now: What to do with them?
Tom Braslavsky: Take advantage of the GLN
In case you haven't heard, we here at GW are lucky to have an organization called the Global Language Network.
Justin Guiffre: Let’s be smarter
It has become obvious that America's smartest investors are spending their time in class and staying up late writing papers at universities and community colleges.
Will Leaf: Hallway cameras unnecessarily threaten privacy
Cameras are not only ineffective; they threaten our liberties.
Hatchet Checkup: Skimping on sleep
Senior Andrew Beazeale frequents the Gelman Starbucks in the middle of the night so often that the baristas know his order and his favorite seat along the side of the counter.
Slice of Life: My Letter to Santa
Dear Santa, It's been awhile since I last wrote to you.
Fostering friendship on and off the field
Razor? Check. Chair? Check. Testosterone? Always.
Andrew Alberg: Hobbs should alter substitution style
Ardent followers of GW's men's basketball team may have thought they were experiencing déj? vu during the Colonials' 76-53 loss to Maryland Sunday at the Verizon Center.
Swimming copes with injuries
Despite a litany of injuries and illnesses, GW's swim and dive teams believe they are ready to make an impact in the Atlantic 10.
Aswani faces backlash from cabinet
Members of Vishal Aswani's own cabinet publicly criticized him this week for being ineffective and isolated, and threatened to resign if he does not "shape up."
Cost forces students to leave GW
Although GW is no longer the most expensive college in the country, some students have resorted to graduating early or transferring in order to lessen the financial burden.
Students rent out rooms for inauguration
For junior Jessica Schwartz, Jan. 20 is a great day to make money. Her three-bedroom townhouse on 25th and M streets is prime real estate in D.C.'s booming inauguration housing market.
Univ. delays GWorld system upgrade
Plans to overhaul the GWorld program have been put on hold because of economic and timing issues, University officials said last week.
Hapless GW trampled by Terps
Based on his scouting of GW, perhaps Maryland's Greivis Vasquez has a future as an analyst when his career is done on the court.
Jewish students celebrate Hanukkah early at Hillel
While a DJ spun tracks, students spun dreidels and crowded the dance floor during Hillel's "Chanukah Chai-Lighter Party" Saturday night.
The Living Quilt Project advocates for AIDS education on campus
The Living Quilt Project stopped at GW's multicultural center last week to raise HIV awareness, as part of a tour of Southern states during world HIV/AIDS week. The Living Quilt is an online multimedia project currently including 43 video "patches" - testimonials of women from the Southern United States living with HIV - and is a joint project of Southern AIDS Council and Test for Life.
Clinton strategist Mark Penn addresses GSPM gathering
Tuesday, December 9 The way political campaigns communicate with the masses is rapidly changing, former Hillary Clinton strategist Mark Penn told a group of GW students and public relations professionals Tuesday evening.
Medical School dean outlines plan to remove probation
Saturday, December 13 The dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences outlined a plan to bring his school back into good standing with its accrediting body during a Faculty Senate meeting on Friday afternoon.
Hollis paces Colonials in win over Harvard
Their tickets may have billed a match-up between GW and Harvard, but those in attendance Saturday at Smith Center were treated to an impromptu performance of the Damian Hollis Show.
Rivera’s free throws push Colonials past Troy
Tuesday, December 16 Sophomore Erica Rivera hit two late free throws to give the GW women's basketball team a 63-61 win over Troy.
Diggs powers Colonials past American
Wednesday, December 17 Head men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs's recipe for success against crosstown rival American University was simple: get Rob Diggs the ball.
Planning grows more complex as inauguration nears
Thursday, Dec. 25, 12:50 a.m. With less than a month before Jan. 20, the University is developing complex logistical and security plans in preparation for the presidential inauguration, but exact measures remain largely uncertain.
Vermont downs GW in Honolulu
Sunday, Dec. 28 Judging by the statistics, one might think GW's men's basketball game against Vermont in the opener of the Rainbow Classic was close.
Inauguration hours may not apply to local bars
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2:43 p.m. Many Foggy Bottom bars and restaurants may not be able to extend their hours during inauguration weekend because of previously signed agreements
Police investigate brutal murder near campus
Monday, Dec. 29, 9:42 p.m. Police are searching for the person who brutally murdered an elderly homeless man outside of the Potomac Plaza apartments last week.
GW falls to Rutgers for third time in two years
Monday, Dec. 29 PISCATAWAY, N.J. - The beginning of GW's meeting with No. 15/14 Rutgers (AP/USA Today) played out like a cliché underdog story.
Basketball: Men return from break with dismal record
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 12:09 p.m. Those who have not kept a close eye on GW's men's basketball team during break may be surprised when they check the Colonials' record.
Get your inauguration updates from The Hatchet at GWinauguration.com
As the District prepares for the historic inauguration of Barack Obama, The Hatchet is keeping you informed with security updates, event listings and much more. Visit GWinauguration.com for the latest on GW's inaugural float, the Inaugural Ball and vital information about campus and city operations on Jan. 20.
Basketball: Men fall to Richmond in A-10 opener
Saturday, Jan. 10, 11:04 p.m. For much of Saturday night's men's basketball 60-48 loss to Richmond, head coach Karl Hobbs' team looked like a group that had lost four straight games to some of the worst teams in the country.
