Andrew Alberg: ‘Hobbs-speak’ sets bar too low
During Karl Hobbs' nine years as head men's basketball coach, the word "overachieve" has become synonymous with what has been dubbed "Hobbs-speak."
Monday, March 2, 2009
Women fall on senior day for first time in 18 years
With senior day festivities in full swing and a shot at the second seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament up for grabs, there was plenty for the GW women's basketball team to celebrate before its regular season finale.
Loss denies GW first-round bye in Charlotte
The immediate result of any basketball game is a tally in the win or loss column, but GW's 59-49 home loss to Temple Sunday had much higher stakes than a number on a season record.
Staff Editorial: SMHS’s Skeletons
Not releasing the report communicates one clear message: There must be something wrong.
Varsity Roundup
Baseball, Women's water polo, Women's lacrosse
Donald Parsons: A better way to spend $10 million
The $10 million currently earmarked for elaborate planning of a structure that may never be built be used instead to renovate the worst science and engineering laboratories.
Letters to the Editor
"Generation Biased"; Apathy is easy
Punk scene to mainstream
The average GW senior has never been referred to as the "Liza Minnelli of punk rock," nor have they owned a punk rock café or run an independent movie store. But Jason Mojica is not your average senior.
A haven for non-believers
Unlike most religious student organizations, one budding group called Skeptics is steadfast in its belief in non-believing.
Joshua Hock: The right decision
The particular circumstances of Todd Belok's dismissal are the perfect argument for keeping the rules that ban gays from military service.
What’s it like to be… A Freshman Maid
They come into freshman rooms once a week, clean and leave without much notice. Freshman maids can be the most taken for granted part of student life, but what it was like to be one?
Sex Column: Figuring out the female orgasm
There are things about sex that are simple. Kissing, oral and penetration are all pretty basic. Sure, they all require some amount of skill but they are things that, with enough practice, anyone can do well. But there are a couple things that do not happen for everyone, and forcing the issue just makes worse.
Local eateries report GWorld glitches
A significant number of broken GWorld card readers have recently impeded students from spending their Colonial Cash on and off campus.
Robberies spike near campus
Walking home alone from work, freshman Ashley Bonanno quickly realized a man was approaching her, and he wanted her purse. When she struggled for it, he raised his fist and told her to let go.
Senate passes D.C. voting bill
A key vote in the U.S. Senate last Thursday challenged the District's unofficial motto, "Taxation Without Representation," and inched the city closer to having a voting representative in Congress.
PB combines Spring Fling, Fountain Day
Program Board announced Sunday that the Spring Fling and Fountain Day concerts will be combined this year to form "Fountain Fling," an all-day event on the Mount Vernon campus on April 25.
Conservatives strategize at CPAC
Students from conservative organizations on campus joined nearly 9,000 fellow conservatives and Republicans in D.C. over the weekend for CPAC, the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
Sesno launches activism contest
GW professor and CNN special correspondent Frank Sesno has launched a campaign to build the debate on energy, climate and sustainability through a new television-Internet hybrid expected to air nationally this spring.
Blind Date: The science of attraction
The laws of attraction may bring these two together again.
Professor completes tour of Russia
The future of the United States' relationship with Russia is uncertain, said Elliott School of International Affairs professor Hope Harrison, who recently returned from a trip to the country.
Students honor Bob Marley
Lucky Dub, a Bob Marley tribute group, filled Columbian Square with music and poetry, bringing the Black Heritage Celebration to a close with the help of several student music groups.
Director speaks on human rights
Academy Award-nominated director Robert Bilheimer spoke about the importance of addressing human rights across the globe and the impact of new technology in documentary filmmaking Wednesday night in the Jack Morton Auditorium.
Students protest ‘Don’t Ask’ policy
Shouts of "Stop the hate!" could be heard blocks away as nearly 60 students made their way from Kogan Plaza to the White House to protest the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy on Saturday.
University ramps up support for veterans on campus
The University announced last week that it has enrolled in the government-sponsored Yellow Ribbon Program as part of a greater effort to provide assistance to veterans on campus.
Lifton wins EVP race
Two votes was all that kept Student Association presidential candidate Kyle Boyer from securing the SA's top position Thursday night. Jason Lifton clinched the executive vice presidential spot.
Men win in Richmond
After an extended midseason stretch of turmoil, the GW men's basketball team's season appears to be on the rebound - and junior Damian Hollis is leading the way.
Univ. reduces lobbying spending
The University has spent more than $3 million lobbying the United States government over the past 10 years, but has recently minimized formal lobbying in favor of a more relationship-based approach, according to a Hatchet analysis of disclosure forms and interviews with administrators.
