Gelman fails to fundraise for upgrade
Planned large-scale renovations to Gelman Library's first floor are currently on hold because the library has only raised $150,000 of the $5 million needed for the project, the University librarian said.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Radio station struggles to attract an audience
In an age of endless music options, students who work at WRGW, GW's student-run radio station, say the station faces a big question: Is anyone listening?
Neighborhood group protests FoBoGro hours
The soon-to-open Foggy Bottom Grocery is facing opposition from community members who allege that its proposed late-night hours are inappropriate and the store's planned menu is illegal under D.C. zoning laws.
Program Board will host Maroon 5
Grammy award-winning pop group Maroon 5 will perform at the Smith Center on Nov. 13, Program Board announced Sunday afternoon.
More freshmen cited for alcohol violations
More freshmen have committed alcohol-related offenses so far this year than had at this point last year, but the head of Student Judicial Services attributes the increase to a slightly larger freshman class.
University pledges to continue aid levels
Even as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced last week that the recession is likely over, University officials said they recognize that many GW families are not yet out of hot water.
GWorld office to move to old FedEx location
GW plans to convert part of the GWorld office on the Marvin Center's fifth floor into student space, Marvin Center officials said last week.
Career Center adds new initiatives
Finding a job after graduation may prove to be difficult for the class of 2010, but the GW Career Center is launching new initiatives to help seniors navigate the tight market.
Alum analyzes Rwandan genocide
Speaking before a packed room in the Elliott School Thursday night, Omar McDoom tried to answer why a historically peaceful nation like Rwanda erupted into violence in 1994, leaving 20 percent of its citizens dead.
West End buildings due for upgrades
The D.C. government is searching for plans to redevelop an aging library and a fire station serving the Foggy Bottom community.
MPD to focus on Foggy Bottom Metro
The Metropolitan Police Department is increasing efforts to curb assaults and robberies in the Foggy Bottom area, an MPD lieutenant said at a community meeting last week.
Constitution Day event draws 200
A quirky requirement for receiving federal funds - hosting a Constitution Day event - was celebrated with an event on the Mount Vernon campus last week attended by about 200.
Women’s soccer ends in draw
GW would score only one goal in the game, earning a 1-1 tie with University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Kushma wins second straight singles event
Junior Chris Kushma had a dominant weekend at the Georgetown Classic, taking home the tournament's singles championship without dropping a set in three days of play.
Volleyball wins tournament
Turning in a full team effort, the GW volleyball team was clicking on all cylinders this past weekend as they won all three of their matches of the Towson Invitational tournament in Towson, Md.
Cheap and comfortable BoltBus gets you around the Northeast
The BoltBus offers a low-cost transportation option for those willing to forgo some time in exchange for some of the cheapest transportation around.
Uloop, an online market just for college students
Sick of room swap and dealing with the University for housing? Need a cheap couch but don't know where to get one? Want to buy a textbook but don't want to pay GW bookstore prices?
Blind Date: Two seniors ace the date
A blind date may not turn into a relationship, but it can lead to the beginning of a great friendship.
Sex Column: Somewhere in the middle
I'm writing this from an airplane, on my way to a cross-country booty call.
Staff Editorial: Greek growth needs limit
GW is now home to more than 38 organizations - too many for a city-based school that has been commended for its smaller, more intimate Greek-letter presence.
Staff Editorial: A shake-up in dining
Now is a good time to consider a logical change that could result in a substantive improvement in dining.
Young America’s Foundation: First lady’s community service is agenda-driven
We emphatically reject the accusation that GW's Young America's Foundation can be categorized as a group of "noisemakers" who serve as a catalyst for that hysteria.
Andrew Clark: Rejecting health care reform
Don't listen to what the pundits say about our generation; as a college student, you should be the first in line to oppose President Obama's health care plan.
Letters to the Editor
A deficit of student debt coverage; Helping the curve
SEAS plans to accept more credit from courses taken abroad
School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean David Dolling wants 100 percent of his engineering students to go abroad.
