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Stories from the November 19, 2009, Print Edition
All-female panel to preside over moot court
For the first time in the event's history, the GW Law School's annual Van Vleck Moot Court in January will host an all-female panel of judges, law school Dean Frederick Lawrence said last week.
‘First lady of the press’ offers advice to Obama
Longtime White House journalist Helen Thomas delivered a steady stream of witty, often brutally honest remarks on the last 10 U.S. presidents to a full audience of students in the Elliott School Tuesday night.
Twelve ounces of marijuana found in sophomore’s dorm room
A sophomore was arrested last week after more than 300 grams of marijuana was found in his room in Fulbright Hall.
Number of graduate students reaches new high
For months, universities, employers and even President Barack Obama have been telling students and employees that now is a great time to enter graduate school, and from the 13 percent surge in graduate applications this year, it appears people are listening.
Greek housing decision coming
Greek-letter organizations vying for University-owned townhouses will find out whether or not their organization secured a space by Dec. 7, a University official said this week.
Reporters tell tales from campaign trail
Journalists and former campaign officials told tales from the 2008 presidential election trail Monday night at the Elliott School, detailing the role of embedded reporters in one of the longest presidential campaigns in recent history.
University names new spokeswoman
The University announced Monday a former spokeswoman for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has been named GW's media relations director, a position that has been vacant for nearly six months.
Kalb interviews ’60 Minutes’ bigwigs
What goes on behind the iconic, steadily clicking clock of "60 Minutes"? Around 500 alumni, students and members of the National Press Club found out Monday night at a taping of the Kalb Report.
University seeks new ‘star’ professor
GW is searching for a new university professor - the most prestigious and honored title the school can confer on a faculty member, an official confirmed this week.
Students frustrated by GWeb problems
Freshman Joseph Song woke up at 6:30 a.m. on Monday so he could be one of the first students of the day to register for classes. But like many students, Song ran into technical problems with the GWeb registration system that keep him from getting the classes he wanted.
MPD drug raid yields five arrests
Two students are facing drug charges after police seized marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernalia from a Foggy Bottom townhouse last month in a raid that yielded five student arrests.
Few reforms seen on dining issues
The Student Association's Dining Services Commission has met only once this semester and has made almost no progress on the changes to dining for which students have asked.
Professor provides pizza, debate in dorm
Steven Kelts balanced three boxes of pizza in one hand as he carefully removed his GWorld from his wallet and swiped into International House.
College Dems, Republicans square off in energy debate
The GW College Democrats and College Republicans participated in an animated debate over energy policy Monday night in front of an audience of about 30 people.
More colleges break $50,000 cost barrier
Nearly 60 universities have surpassed the $50,000 benchmark for total cost and GW, once the most expensive school in the nation, is now listed in fifth place, according to a list compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
College Dems lobby for health care reform on Hill
With the Senate ready to begin tackling health care legislation in the coming month, members of the College Democrats Advocacy Team visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
