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Stories from the April 9, 2009, Print Edition
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
