Man caught after sexual advances in Thurston
A male unaffiliated with GW was taken into custody Friday morning after he allegedly tried to touch several females while they slept in their rooms in Thurston Hall.
Monday, October 12, 2009
University tweets more than others
GW is one of the most prolific college tweeters on Twitter, according to a study released last week.
Catering costs will not increase
Student organizations will not see an increase in food catering costs despite a new University policy barring organizations not affiliated with GW from hosting events in the Marvin Center during the school year.
SA senator wants to reform Virginia shuttle
When Student Association Sen. Schwetha Shekar heard about classmates who had to stay overnight on the Virginia campus because they'd missed the shuttle back to Foggy Bottom, she decided it was something she could fix.
Law ensures sick students keep care
Legislation to protect sick college students from being dropped by their parents' health insurance took effect Friday in the midst of one of the fiercest health care debates to ensnare Washington.
2010 census prompts questions
As the 2010 census count fast approaches, government officials and school administrators are starting to focus on college students, who have long been overlooked as an important population group.
Univ. appoints new head of ISS
David Steinour, who has been serving as interim chief information officer for six months, has been named the University's official CIO, the University announced this week.
Student Association nixes airport shuttle service
Colonial Coach, the Student Association-sponsored airport shuttle service provided around the holidays, will not be offered to students this year, SA President Julie Bindelglass announced this week.
SASS creates fund for service
The University has given the Student Association $20,000 to be allocated directly to students and student organizations involved in community service and service-learning projects.
As midterms near, reservation system draws mixed reviews
With students staking out spots in Gelman Library to write papers, work on group projects and study for tests, it's clear that midterm season has arrived at GW.
Women’s soccer loses to Richmond
The Colonials lost 2-1 to a Richmond team that has now beaten them in each of the last three seasons.
Davis brings experience, enthusiasm to men’s rowing program
New men's rowing head coach Mark Davis brings with him an array of job titles built over 16 years in the business, and spent the last three years as a recruiter at Yale.
Men’s water polo sunk in first home game
After a season-opening 21 straight road games over its first month of play, the GW's men's water polo team finally got the opportunity to play in its refurbished home in the basement of the Smith Center Thursday.
Getting tested at Tonic trivia
"What 1993 Oscar-winning actor made his debut in 'A Bronx Tale'?" Christian Jones, a large, happy man with a goatee, bellows over a crowd of trivia participants on the third floor of Tonic Restaurant on a Monday night.
More than telemarketing: connecting Colonials
At GW, they don't call them telemarketers. Instead, callers and connectors are the terms of choice.
Blind Date: Common interests, but differing views
Juniors Ricky Muñiz and Josh Schutze shared an evening filled with easy conversation at Stars Bistro in Dupont Circle, but held differing views on the restaurant and whether they are friends or something more.
Justin Guiffre: Two strikes, you’re out
The alcohol amnesty program remains one of the least-scrutinized and poorly administered policies at the school.
Letter to the Editor
Policies on sexual conduct don't violate students' rights
Staff Editorial: A student for every search
Students must be included on the committee to fill the new provost position.
Staff Editorial: A shared responsibility for safety
Last week, two serious crimes were committed within a 24-hour period.
Andrew Pazdon: Sometimes insurance isn’t enough
I found it astounding that a member company of the largest health care federation could not provide me with access to care when I needed it.
University in search of firm to design SEC
The University is moving forward with plans for the Science and Engineering Complex, including a starting a search for an architectural firm to do the initial programming and giving deans fundraising goals.
Man attacks grad student with hammer
A graduate student was attacked by a hammer-wielding assailant in a bathroom on the second floor of Duques Hall Friday, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report.
Students rally for gay rights
Cloudy skies gave way to a sea of rainbow-colored protests as thousands took over D.C. streets this weekend, rallying for equal rights and calling for an end to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Two deans announce plans to step down
Two of GW's longest-serving deans will step down from their positions after this academic year, a University administrator announced Friday afternoon.
English chair requests funding for grad program
The head of GW's English department says the University's graduate English program has everything it needs to be one of the best in the country, except for one thing: funding.
D.C. Council will consider gay marriage measure
A bill to allow same-sex couples to marry in the District was introduced in the D.C. Council Tuesday which, if enacted, would make D.C. the first city below the Mason-Dixon line to allow gay marriage.
Greek-letter groups get a taste of charm school
Members of Greek-letter life got a lesson in etiquette Thursday night, learning things like how to properly hold a fork at the dinner table and how to sit in a chair at a job interview.
Fraternity celebrates 100 years at GW
The D.C. Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at GW celebrated its Centennial Celebration Friday night at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom - and the brothers had a lot to celebrate from the last 100 years.
Museum opens public observatory
A new attraction on the National Mall allows visitors to check out the stars and planets - and not just at night.
Professor receives grant for archeological dig
Eric Cline, chair of the department of classical and Semitic languages and literatures, received a $15,000 grant from National Geographic this month for a potential dig in Israel this winter.
Author raises eyebrows at Lisner
David Sedaris, an American author, essayist, and radio contributor, shared excerpts from his new untitled book, past essays, and recent diary entries in Lisner Auditorium on Wednesday night.
Panel addresses investing issues during Alumni Weekend
The chairman of the Board of Trustees joined a group of panelists Friday afternoon in the Elliott School to discuss the future of investing and how agriculture may be the way to go.
Grad school aids governance abroad
Clara Richards' summer nights were filled with tests, projects and homework; she was a typical graduate student working towards a degree. But during the day, Richards went to work - in Argentina.
