Crime Log
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Crew to host regatta
GW's crew team will host and participate in the 22nd annual George Washington Invitational Regatta Friday and Saturday on the Potomac River.
Students push nondiscrimination bill
A resolution to include transgender students in the University's nondiscrimination policy will move on for approval by the Faculty Senate and the Board of Trustees this month, said Student Association Sen. Michael Komo, U-at-Large.
Lessons from a ‘sexpert’
Far from the average high school sex education class, the theme of "sexpert" Jay Friedman's lecture in the Marvin Center Tuesday night was very simple: "Sex is good."
Adair prepares for pros
With her illustrious career at GW in the books, former Colonial basketball player and current GW senior Jess Adair will open a new chapter of her life one way or another Thursday afternoon when her name is (or isn't) called during the WNBA Draft.
Local basketball recruits named to All-Met teams
A pair of incoming GW basketball recruits earned All-Met honors from The Washington Post on Wednesday.
More than $2,000 and laptop stolen from Pita Pit
The Pita Pit in the basement of Ivory Tower was robbed for the second time in three months last weekend when the store was broken into and more than $2,000 was stolen, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report.
Sorority recruitment now limited to campus
Beginning next fall the Panhellenic Association will no longer allow sororities to hold recruitment activities off campus, organization president Sarah Sutton said.
SmartBike bike-sharing program to add more stations
The District's bike-sharing system could undergo a substantial expansion as soon as this summer with the addition of almost 100 new stations, a city official said this week.
JESUS CHRIST.
Colby Katz-Lapides, a senior majoring in dramatic literature, has found Jesus without religion. He's directing "Jesus Christ Superstar" this weekend, in association with Generic Theater Company.
Bhangra Blowout brings rhythm to DAR
Bhangra Blowout, the intercollegiate dance competition hosted by the South Asian Society, will take the stage at DAR Constitution Hall on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.
District Job Hunt
Fretting over the job market and that darn economy? No sweat, young intellectual! Hatchet Arts has combed recent posts on D.C. Craigslist on your behalf to prove that yes, there are in fact jobs left in this world that allow you to keep some semblance of dignity.
Staff Editorial: SMPA’s schism
Removing the political communication major from the School of Media and Public Affairs would leave SMPA as a journalism school, free to pursue cutting-edge journalistic endeavors without marginalizing the other half of its identity.
Albright calls for action on genocide
The United States has failed to back up its strong anti-genocide rhetoric with action, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told a packed Elliott School auditorium Tuesday evening.
Diana Kugel: Give us some credit(s)
Give the next generation of Colonials a chance to prove that they would not abuse the freedom to study what excites them, I highly doubt they will disappoint you.
Claire Autruong: Ballots and bullets
If Sen. John Ensign has his way, District of Columbia license plates may exchange the slogan "Taxation Without Representation" to "Representation Without Power."
Schools embrace social media
Students are not the only ones addicted to Facebook and Twitter - the University is working to stay in the social media loop as well.
New student organization will aid aspiring lawyers
Students interested in going to law school may now get some help from a new student organization geared toward giving undergraduates a leg up in the application process.
Lyndsey Wajert: Students are not dollar signs
I am hopeful that GW will never lift its need-blind status to evaluate which applicants would bring in the most money.
St. Mary’s marks 30 years in Foggy Bottom
While seniors prepare to graduate and depart GW next month, another group of seniors - living at St. Mary's Court senior citizens' home on 24th Street - celebrated the residence's 30-year anniversary two weeks ago.
Letter to the Editor
GCRs still important
Doctor pushes science over religion
Fifty years ago, rather than stand up to defend his constitutional rights, Ellery Schempp sat down.
Chi Omega will replace Kappa Alpha Order in International House
The Greek-letter organizations with allotted spaces in International House will once again shift in the fall, as Chi Omega sorority replaces the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity in the building.
Economy delays fundraising for Science and Engineering Complex
The University has delayed launching a formal fundraising campaign for the proposed $300 million Science and Engineering Complex due to the ailing economy, a senior administrator said this week.
Painkillers stolen from local CVS
Two men believed to be in their early 20s stole more than 600 painkillers from a Foggy Bottom drug store Sunday evening, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report.
Joke debate mocks stereotypes
Leaders of the College Republicans and the College Democrats engaged in the ultimate political jousting match Monday, temporarily switching roles to trade satirical jabs about party stereotypes.
DCSnacks launches alcohol delivery
Students who are too busy to hit the liquor store this weekend have a new way to supply their nighttime festivities without even leaving their residence hall.
SMPA director resigns after 3 years
The director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, Lee Huebner, resigned this week, citing "very demanding" administrative duties and a desire to focus more on teaching.
Incoming SA senate elects committee chairs
The Student Association Senate-elect met Tuesday night to elect its six committee chairs for the 2009-2010 school year.
