Stories from the December 3, 2009, Print Edition
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.
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been temporarily suspended, after the University received an anonymous tip last month accusing the organization of hazing.
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.
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.
The student body will have the opportunity to vote Thursday on the proposed changes to the Student Association constitution.
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.
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.
A successful and well-known alumnus, Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin, died Nov. 24. He was 85.
More students will travel abroad this spring than last, the director of the Office of Study Abroad said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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