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Stories from the January 22, 2009, Print Edition

Officer testifies at hearing for alleged stalker of alumna

by Gabrielle Bluestone

A police officer testified last week at a hearing for a former GW student charged with stalking an alumna.

Former solicitor general will teach at Law School

by Sarah Scire

The former solicitor general of the United States will join GW Law School as a full-time faculty member this week.

GW Hospital treats 91 inauguration-related patients

by Gabrielle Bluestone

Ninety-one people sought medical attention from the GW Hospital throughout the course of the inauguration events, according to a hospital spokesperson.

Inauguration visitors swamp Foggy Bottom Metro

Like many Metro stations in D.C., the Foggy Bottom stop clogged with riders and long lines from the inauguration crowds - especially on Tuesday.

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Thousands celebrate at largest inaugural ball in GW’s history

by Lucy McCalmont
Hatchet Reporter

After hours bundled up in freezing temperatures on the National Mall, members of the GW community shed the layers of warm clothing for ball gowns and tuxedos to dance the night away.

Four months of work culminate as GW float rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue

by Lauren French

Pulled by a rented trolley, the float stood atop two flatbed trailers, with walls separating the various depictions of the different GW schools.

Students rise early, brave cold to join millions witnessing history on National Mall

by Alex Byers

For some, it was the reason they came to GW. For others, it was just about being a part of history.

Joint Chiefs dine at Knapp home

by Emily Cahn

After the swearing-in ceremony concluded on the National Mall Tuesday afternoon, University President Steven Knapp dined with President Barack Obama's Joint Chiefs of Staff at his home on F Street.

Mraz, Folds to perform at Smith Center

by Emily Cahn

Musicians Jason Mraz and Ben Folds will perform at the Smith Center on Feb. 13, Program Board and WRGW announced Wednesday.

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by Lara Gori

Day of service draws hundreds

by Lauren French and Amanda Lindner
Hatchet Reporters

Fueled by the excitement of the presidential inauguration, GW students participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Monday with paint brushes in hand and the spirit of change in mind.

Celebs rock MTV’s Youth Ball

by Nathan Grossman

One would be hard pressed to find more appealing entertainment for Democrats under the age of 35 than Barack Obama and Kanye West.

Company admits Facebook flub

by Gabrielle Bluestone

Shady marketing practices by a publishing company geared toward colleges have raised questions about online security for incoming freshman on social networking sites.

SA’s first black president pens book

by Alli Hoff

As the country celebrates the inauguration of its first black president, the first black president of GW's Student Association, who held office in the early '90s, is making accomplishments of his own.

Global Language Network becomes nonprofit

by Cydney Weiner
Hatchet Reporter

Having begun as a GW student organization, the Global Language Network has now become a nationally recognized organization, with ambitions to extend its reach globally.

SA utilizes online bookstore

by Cameron Dux
Hatchet Reporter

The Student Association announced last week they will partner with BrunoBooks.com to make the hunt for cheap textbooks easier.

Free concert kicks off inauguration, drawing thousands

by Lauren Hoenemeyer

The promise of celebrities and President Barack Obama was enough to make masses of GW students wake up early and brave the cold to attend the "We Are One" concert on Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial.

Student groups host Congressional Black Caucus leader

by Lauren Jacobson
Hatchet Reporter

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., stressed the importance of service and community outreach Monday, at a book signing for her autobiography.

No problems reported for dorm security during inauguration

by Gabriella Schwarz
Hatchet Staff Writer

Playing host to about 1,500 visitors to campus for inauguration weekend was largely unproblematic, GW administrators, police and students said.

University loses two former trustees, former association president

by Lauren Hoenemeyer

Trustees emeritus John Manning and Harold "Hal" Baker, and former president of the GW Alumni Association Nicholas Lakas, passed away last semester.