At basketball game, presidential visit is focal point
A total of 2,401 fans officially attended Saturday's men's basketball game against Oregon State, but rarely are 2,397 people as invisible as when President Obama and his family sit among them.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Chertoff discusses emergency planning
Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security and co-author of the USA Patriot Act, encouraged nations to work together to combat terrorism and natural disasters during a conference hosted by the University Tuesday.
Phi Kappa Psi suspended
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been temporarily suspended, after the University received an anonymous tip last month accusing the organization of hazing.
Students arrested for drug possession
Three sophomores were arrested Nov. 22 after University Police Department officers discovered more than 11 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and ecstasy pills in their third-floor West End residence hall room.
Neighborhood group lights holiday tree
Homemade potluck dish in hand, a Top Chef finalist joined Foggy Bottom and West End residents at the seventh annual GW FRIENDS Holiday Social held Tuesday at the GW Hospital.
Vote on SA constitution to occur today
The student body will have the opportunity to vote Thursday on the proposed changes to the Student Association constitution.
Gay marriage bill passes council
The D.C. Council voted 11-2 in favor of a same-sex marriage bill Tuesday morning, bringing the District one step closer to marriage equality.
Love and other fables
Every person has a story.In "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," a musical montage being performed by members of Forbidden Planet Productions in the Lisner Downstage this weekend, some of those stories come to life.
Beyond your Imogen
There are musicians, and then there is Imogen Heap: her concert Monday at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue featured cute costumes, an intricate set and bizarre instruments used to create the English singer-songwriter's signature blend of pop and electronica.
Spotlight: Saturday night’s a cappella battle
If a cappella is your thing, then Saturday night should be a delight.
Fiery fans fuel men’s basketball victory
Before Wednesday night's men's basketball game against George Mason even began, the Colonial Army had staked its territory, filling in its seating section shortly after the gates opened.
Despite fall, Hogan becomes All-American
As senior cross country runner Megan Hogan opened the door to enter the Smith Center Wednesday morning, she caught the eye of men's basketball player Travis King, who was walking out at the moment but held up at the sight of Hogan.
Women’s basketball loses at Tennessee
The GW women's basketball team continued its skid on the road as they fell 93-53 at No. 6/5 Tennessee (AP, ESPN/USA Today) Tuesday.
Activists march for AIDS
Hundreds of activists marched to the White House and the office of Mayor Adrian Fenty Monday afternoon to mark World AIDS Day, saying the fight against the pandemic is far from over.
Well-known alum passes away at 85
A successful and well-known alumnus, Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin, died Nov. 24. He was 85.
Spring abroad numbers rise
More students will travel abroad this spring than last, the director of the Office of Study Abroad said.
Men triumph over George Mason
It did not take long, no longer than that first possession, for GW's eventual win to take shape. Hollis scored 25 points in the 66-49 win over the Patriots.
Students added to Innovation Task Force
The University announced the addition of six students to the Innovation Task Force Tuesday in an attempt to draw more ideas from the student body and increase student representation as the group looks for ways to save University money.
Residents fear loss of all-female dorm
For sophomore Samah Kabir, her residence hall is more than a place to sleep, study and unwind with friends - it is also her home, the only place where she can remove her hijab, a traditional Muslim head scarf, without betraying her values and religion.
PAF applications increase by 15 percent
Applications for the highly competitive Presidential Administrative Fellowship increased by 15 percent this year, with 74 students applying for nine spots, a University official said.
Early decision to become more selective after surge in applications
Despite a dramatic increase in early decision applications, a top admissions official estimated Monday that the University will admit the same number of early applicants as last year, making the incoming early decision process substantially more selective.
Students lobby for sanctions against Iran
Hundreds of lobbyists - including more than 200 students from GW, Yeshiva, Georgetown and American universities - descended on Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge their representatives to pass a bill posing sanctions on a nuclear Iran.
Staff Editorial: Vote down constitution changes
Today, vote no on the proposed SA constitution, a document that is demonstrative of the self-absorbed nature of our student government.
Yogin Kothari: The freshman five
A few weeks ago, The Hatchet profiled the new freshmen on the men's basketball team. Five games into the season, the team is looking young but is playing like a group that has been together for a long time.
Lyndsey Wajert: Steps for seeking help
Imagine returning to your residence hall after Thanksgiving break to find your roommate in tears over a breakup with her high school boyfriend of three years.
Congressman gives candid commentary on health care, war in Afghanistan
Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., discussed his opposition to sending new troops to Afghanistan, his vote against Obama's health care reform plan, and his commitment to honesty in an event hosted by the College Democrats Wednesday night. Massa broke frequently with his own party during his blunt speech to the CDs in the Marvin Center but the group of about 30 students was receptive.
Chilean ambassador talks politics at Elliott School event
Chilean Ambassador to the U.S. José Mario Goñi spoke openly about his country's upcoming presidential elections and discussed the recent social and economic development in his country at an event Tuesday in the Elliott School.
Freshmen selected to advise CCAS dean
Ten freshmen in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences have been selected to serve on an advisory committee aimed at giving students the chance to share issues with high-level administrators, CCAS Dean Peg Barratt said.
