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Stories from the March 2, 2009, Print Edition
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.
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.
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.
