No money spent on direct lobbying
For the seventh consecutive quarter, GW spent no money directly lobbying the federal government, according to reports from the Center for Responsive Politics.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Vandalism remains a problem in Ivory
Incidents of vandalism - including broken ceiling tiles and littering - have plagued Ivory Tower since it opened in August of 2004, and continued damages so far this semester have prompted a stern e-mail from a GW community director.
Gore calls for action on climate crisis
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered a grim forecast for the future of the environment Thursday night in Lisner Auditorium, and stressed that without broad public support for clean, renewable energy sources, the next generation will live in "a world of destruction and decline."
Freshman players shine in preseason victory
A 78-44 GW victory over West Georgia - the men's basketball squad's only exhibition game - may be evidence of the first step of what has been openly acknowledged as a rebuilding process.
First and second ladies to speak at Veterans Day event
First lady Michelle Obama and second lady Jill Biden will appear at GW on Wednesday to launch a network of service opportunities designed to help U.S. troops around the globe.
Fort Hood gunman attended HSPI events
National news media put a spotlight on GW's Homeland Security Policy Institute this weekend after it was revealed that a man who killed 13 people in Texas had attended multiple events hosted by the institute.
Move to nix political research funds fails
A U.S. Senate amendment that would have put the University's political science program in jeopardy failed this week, much to the relief of some University officials.
Vote coming on new SA constitution
A task force of Student Association members has been seeking student input and suggestions on a draft of a new constitution, but only one student not affiliated with the SA attended a town hall meeting held Wednesday night.
Mayor of Jerusalem visits Elliott School
The mayor of Jerusalem hopes to revitalize his home city by increasing tourism to 10 million visitors per year, he said Friday morning at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
University saves nearly $1 million in energy costs
The University saved almost $1 million during the last fiscal year by cutting energy costs, University President Steven Knapp told faculty members last month.
Staff Editorial: The softer side of science
It is necessary to GW's identity that we are a pioneer in political research. Politics is ingrained in the GW experience.
Andrew Pazdon: This little piggy goes too far
If we're already in the upper echelon of tuition and attendance costs then why, on God's green earth, should anyone give their spare change to the University for kicks and giggles?
Andrew Clark: A collapsed majority
There may not have been a drunken celebration outside the White House like last year, but you can bet that the Obama administration has heard loud and clear the message from Tuesday's election.
Political pundit mentions professor and e-mails ensue
Professor Mark Feldstein received a slew of negative e-mails last week, a few months in to his sabbatical leave. Why, he wondered, was he - seemingly out of nowhere - receiving such vitriolic messages?
Television food stars flock to D.C.
Food lovers and industry specialists from across the country - including some Food Network favorites - gathered at the fourth annual Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in the District this past weekend.
District enjoys decrease in murders
D.C., once known as the nation's murder capital, may need a new moniker, as the number of murders in the District have dropped precipitously this year.
Three locations start taking GWorld
Three more restaurants - have begun accepting GWorld, a University official confirmed last week.
Mount Vernon Campus plan moves closer to submission
A proposal to add academic space and increase the limit of students and professors on the Mount Vernon campus will be submitted to the D.C. Zoning Commission later this month, but a major community group expects the opportunity to review the plan before it is approved.
Best friends, but not forever
"It's not you, it's me." Sound familiar? Probably because it is one of the more clichéd ways to dump that boyfriend or girlfriend you're just not into anymore. But have you ever thought about what to say to break up with your best friend?
MTV is reality for Colonial
Just four years ago, Freddie Fackelmayer was receiving his undergraduate degree from GW. Now, on Tuesday nights he can be seen as the new love interest of Whitney Port, the main character on MTV's The City.
Five wines your wallet can handle
Put down the "Two Buck Chuck." Walk away from the André. There are other cheap, but satisfying choices out there, and you don't have to go far to find them.
Men’s soccer’s season ends with split
Having been eliminated from Atlantic 10 playoff contention with Friday's loss to Rhode Island, the team's seniors ended their four-year journey in the program with a 3-0 home win over Massachusetts Sunday.
Volleyball seniors say goodbye with win
The GW women's volleyball team bid farewell to a trio of veterans in Sunday's Senior Day game, making sure to send them off in style with a 3-0 sweep of Charlotte for their second win in three days.
Men’s squash opens with sweep
Before its season-opening match against Georgetown Friday, the GW men's squash team warmed up to Lil Wayne's "Sky's the Limit," an appropriate song for a young team that shut out their opponents and appears poised to have the best season in program history.
Men’s water polo finishes fifth in final weekend
The GW men's water polo team rallied behind 10 goals in three games from sophomore Cray Rogers to take fifth place at this weekend's CWPA Southern Division Championship in Lewisburg, Pa.
Alumnus credited for giant spider discovery
A GW graduate recently made a large discovery. Literally - a giant golden orb-weaving spider from Africa and Madagascar after several years of researching similar species.
Service sorority hosts inaugural St. Jude’s benefit walk
Epsilon Sigma Alpha, GW's community service sorority, hosted their first-ever fall charity walk Sunday as part of their philanthropy initiative at St. Jude's Hospital.
