They call it … XANADU
Recalling last year's Forbidden Planet Productions' musical cabaret, junior Samantha Dercher remembers that when the show sold out, the company had to turn away nearly 100 people.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Jewish literature lives
For English professor Faye Moskowitz, putting students in contact with authors meant bridging the connection between reader and writer.
District Mixtape: SA presidential candidates
What better way to pass judgment on the quality of candidates for SA president than with a face-off of taste-making proportions?
Affordability, study abroad concerns voiced at town hall
Students complained about curriculum requirements and GW's study abroad policies, among other issues, to top University administrators Monday night at a town hall meeting hosted by the Student Association.
Students rethink spring break plans
As drug-related violence near the Mexican border escalates, some students are rethinking their spring break plans.
Sociology chair’s intervention in robbery leads to arrest
The chair of the sociology department chased down a woman who tried to steal one of his employee's wallets Wednesday, preventing her from fleeing campus until police officers could arrive.
University seeks opportunities for stimulus bill funding
With close to $54 billion directed toward education, the recently signed stimulus bill may be cause for many students and teachers across the country to celebrate. But private institutions, like GW, may not be so lucky.
Senior Class Gift Committee raises $15,000 so far
The Senior Class Gift Committee has received donations from about 12 percent of the senior class so far - totaling more than $15,000.
Staff Editorial: Gelman should be functional, not flashy
Any GW student who has ever cracked a book open will likely argue that Gelman needs some serious improvements. Before shipping in the flatscreens, however, administrators should stop and consider what the true mission of a library really is.
Justin Guiffre: GCRs aren’t all bad
Some classes in college won't be fun or particularly challenging, students need to come to grips with that fact.
Andrew Pazdon: Wait, I thought I was here to learn?
It was not until I actually arrived on campus and saw how money was spent that I began to see that my worldview was skewed.
Evan Schwartz: Online is great. Personal is better.
The problem with advising here is twofold, and an online system would only solve one of those problems.
Letters to the Editor
It still counts as discrimination
Snapshot: Just Chillin’
A snowman holding a can of beer and women's underwear with a cigarette in its mouth stands in front of Fulbright Hall Monday afternoon after six inches of snow hit the D.C. area.
Women welcome challenge of A-10 tournament
As familiar as postseason play is to GW's upperclassmen, the Colonials' freshmen will face a daunting task living up to the success of previous teams.
Women’s lacrosse loses
Down the stretch of Wednesday's loss, Sampson said, the Colonials were teeming with excitement at the prospect of putting their first win of 2009 in the books.
Debt nears $1 billion
The University's total debt grew to just under a billion dollars on Wednesday when the school borrowed $200 million - by issuing and selling bonds - to ensure access to cash in the troubled economy, administrators said.
Hospital sued over fatal fall
The estate of a man who suffered fatal injuries after falling off the GW Hospital's façade this summer is suing the hospital for failing to provide adequate care.
Board approves $10M for science center
The Board of Trustees has authorized the University to spend $10 million this year on initial planning for a proposed Science and Engineering Complex, marking the first major step in a project that would drastically shift GW's academic focus and likely cost about $300 million.
Men’s basketball team stumbles against UMass
For 27 minutes and 29 seconds of Wednesday night's men's basketball team's 77-62 loss against the University of Massachusetts Wednesday night, there was no distinguishable difference between the Colonials and their opponents.
Gelman plans major upgrades
Gelman Library could be in line for a major renovation - if the necessary funding comes through. Library administrators are hoping to commence a $5 million renovation project of the entire first floor of Gelman as soon as this spring, but they say they are starving for funding.
Panel tackles graduate student debt
A panel of higher education policy experts spoke about the explosion of student debt and advised students on how to pay for a graduate-level education in the Jack Morton Auditorium Wednesday afternoon.
Nutritionists give their take on J Street
Eating healthy hasn't gotten harder, but it might seem that way. Are students being supplied with options to make healthy, balanced choices at J Street?
Green lobbying event draws thousands
More than 50 GW students joined 12,000 young activists from across the country in D.C. over the weekend for the annual Power Shift environmental summit.
Women upset in first round of A-10
The women's basketball team lost to the University of Rhode Island, 62-58, likely ending the Colonials' season.
