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Stories from the February 9, 2009, Print Edition
Bedbugs force dorm fumigations
Students reported a bedbug infestation on the ninth floor of New Hall last week, prompting the second series of fumigations in residence hall this semester.
Nearly half of Folds/Mraz tickets remain unsold
A little less than half of the tickets remain for this Friday's Jason Mraz and Ben Folds concert, sponsored by Program Board and WRGW.
Juicy Campus closes down
Juicy Campus, the controversial Web site that allowed students to anonymously post gossip about their college campus, officially shut down on Thursday.
Law eases penalty for bars serving minors
D.C. bars will receive lighter penalties for serving alcohol to minors as a result of a new law that went into effect last month.
Historic building robbed near Thurston
A building less than a block from Thurston Hall was robbed last Sunday at around 11 p.m. and witnesses told police the suspects may have carried guns, according to a police report.
A new green challenge
University President Steven Knapp has recruited a former corporate adviser to lead the newly established sustainability office.
Thurston residents report disrepair
Despite the millions of dollars in renovations, GW's largest freshman residence hall is still home to a variety of harmful mold and piping problems.
Three announce for top SA spots
Candidates seeking positions in the Student Association executive have begun to emerge as SA election season gears up, but the eligibility rules for candidates are still being debated within the organization.
Pakistani ambassador talks security
Husain Haqqani, the Pakistani ambassador to the United States, asserted his country's commitment to counterterrorism and touched on Pakistan's tumultuous relations with India in the Marvin Center on Friday.
Mint produces D.C. quarter
The D.C. quarter officially went into circulation last month after a year-long debate over what the coin should look like.
University plans broad dorm changes
GW Housing programs announced broad changes to residence hall assignments for the upcoming year, highlighted by new residence halls, more spacious living and higher room prices.
Clothes come off, show goes on
After months of negotiations with University officials, a new theater company on campus has won the right to produce a show complete with full-frontal nudity.
Dancers step up at packed Lisner showcase
An energetic, standing-room-only crowd packed into Lisner Auditorium on Saturday to cheer on local dance crews in the 12th "Step Your Game Up" step show, an annual high-energy dance showcase.
D.C. Council member seeks to ban single-sale cigars to curb drug use
After the D.C. City Council banned the single sale of certain types of alcohol last year, one council member is trying to tackle drug issues in the District using the same method.
Former student pleads guilty to stalking
A former GW student pleaded guilty in Superior Court last month to stalking a GW alumna for about four months last year, according to court documents. Chris Gauss was sentenced to 360 days in jail after pleading guilty Jan. 28 to one count of stalking, but will serve no time in jail because his sentence was suspended, court documents show.
Greek-letter groups host tailgate barbecue to boost school spirit
Members of the Greek-letter community rallied behind the men's basketball team Saturday, holding a tailgate before the game aimed at creating a "state school" feel.
