Judge issues bench warrant for Ivory Tower intruder
A woman arrested for allegedly breaking into an Ivory Tower room failed to appear in court Tuesday and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest, according to court documents.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
University Writing Program pushes blogging
The University Writing program is embracing blogging as part of its curriculum for first-year students.
Housing Programs launches mentorship program
GW Housing Programs is launching a new mentorship program, pairing undergraduate seniors with graduate students who can provide advice about living in "the real world" and graduate school.
New farmers’ market to begin near White House
Starting Thursday, fans of fresh, local produce will have another option when it comes to buying food.
Some elevators to get upgrades
The University is projected to spend nearly $15 million in renovations on three on-campus buildings over the academic year.
Student Association set to dole out funding
The Student Association Senate will dole out more than $700,000 in allocations to student organizations this year, an increase from the $613,367 that was distributed last year, the chair of the Senate Finance Committee said.
Elliott School to start showing video from events online
A gift from an anonymous donor will fund the launch of a Web video program at the Elliott School of International Affairs, university officials said last week.
Elliott School to launch new research center
The Elliott School of International Affairs plans to launch a new research center this fall that will encourage scholarly work as part of the school's graduate program for security policy.
Student arrested in Thurston for marijuana possession, intent to distribute
A student was arrested for possession with intent to distribute in Thurston Hall last week after an administrative search of his room turned up large quantities of marijuana and cash. The student was arrested at 7:30 p.
Men’s soccer shuts out Longwoood
For the GW men's soccer team, the score looked familiar, but the outcome couldn't have been more different.
Sports in Brief
Men's rowing names new head coach, Water polo to play in ECAC championship, upcoming games, number crunch.
Dancing in the streets
Plenty of people are shy dancing in front of others, but dancing in front of strangers, in broad daylight on a city street, is an entirely new concept.
Short films, big ideas
Area artists proved that bigger does not always mean better at the D.C. Shorts Film Festival.
District Mixtape: Kill Lincoln
Ska-punk band Kill Lincoln is making a name for itself in Foggy Bottom.
What to see…
If your only source of live music was watching Taylor Swift perform on last week's MTV Video Music Awards, then take a night off for some real entertainment.
Jordan Chapman: Stop the noisemaking
The GW Young America's Foundation opposition to Mrs. Obama is another example of the right trying to inject partisan politics into an inherently apolitical situation.
Dependent on dealers for grades
If Ritalin were made available over-the-counter, students would have an increased ability to improve their grades.
Staff Editorial: The picture-perfect provost
As a result of the lack of leadership at the top, the University lacks a clear and concise vision for its future.
Letter to the Editor
GW administrators respond to the debate on study abroad tuition
University launches search for provost
A nationwide search for the University's first chief academic officer and provost position began this week when a committee of administrators and consultants assembled for the first time on Monday.
Student organization condemns Obama’s challenge
The Young America's Foundation is asking the University to deduct their service hours from the 100,000 hours first lady Michelle Obama challenged students to complete this year.
Sorority recruitment sets record
Almost 400 women clad in brightly colored T-shirts took over University Yard with their future sisters Tuesday afternoon, singing and celebrating their bids to ten Panhellenic Association sororities.
Reported flu cases near 200, officials say
The Student Health Service has diagnosed 172 students with influenza-like symptoms since the beginning of school, a University spokesperson said Wednesday.
Female student robbed at gunpoint near campus
A GW student was robbed at gunpoint by two men last weekend near her off-campus residence on 25th Street, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report.
