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Stories from the October 12, 2009, Print Edition

Man caught after sexual advances in Thurston

by Gabrielle Bluestone

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.

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University tweets more than others

by Julie Douglas
Hatchet Reporter

GW is one of the most prolific college tweeters on Twitter, according to a study released last week.

Catering costs will not increase

by Lauren French

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

by Madeleine O'Connor
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Gabrielle Bluestone

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

by Gabrielle Bluestone

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

by Madeleine Morgenstern

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

by Amanda Dick

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

by Danielle Solinski
Hatchet Reporter

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.

University in search of firm to design SEC

by Lauren French and Emily Cahn
News Editors

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

by Gabrielle Bluestone

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

by Kira Brekke and Andrea Vittorio
Hatchet Reporters

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

by Emily Cahn and Amanda Dick
Campus News Editors

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

by Drew Spence
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Jeff Richards
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Eric Katz
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Matt Rist

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

by Amy D'Onofrio

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

by Olivia Kenney
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Daniel Mizrachi
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Sarah Josephs
Hatchet Reporter

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

by Komal Thakkar
Hatchet Reporter

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.