Students celebrate MLK Day with service
More than 500 GW students, faculty and staff picked up paintbrushes to help refurbish a run-down school in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest D.C.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
University sees record number of applicants
GW received a record-breaking 20,475 undergraduate applications this year, making admission more competitive than ever, University administrators said.
College Republicans pull support for McCain talk
The GW College Republicans have withdrawn their financial support from Meghan McCain's upcoming appearance at GW, after claims that the Allied in Pride president was not forthcoming about the topic of McCain's speech.
Study says social media do not hurt grades
Professors may have to stop blaming Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for their students' unfinished papers and poor grades, according to a study from the University of New Hampshire.
Student groups unite to plan Haiti relief
Powerful stories and images of the death, destruction and despair emerging from Haiti after the small Caribbean country was rocked by a massive earthquake last Tuesday have united the GW community in efforts to help.
Writing center moves to first floor of Gelman
The GW Writing Center will move to a new home in Gelman Library with the hopes that more students will use the service, a University administrator said last week.
Grad school may not be best option
With an economic downturn and the prospect of a difficult job market facing recent graduates, some members of academia are urging students not to set their sights on graduate school.
Student Association to vote on gender-neutral housing
The Student Association will convene Tuesday night to vote on the 2010 Equal Housing Opportunity Act - a nonbinding resolution that would pledge support for a gender-neutral housing option for students living on campus.
GSPM founding dean to leave post after 23 years
The founding director of the Graduate School of Political Management announced last week that he will step down July 1, saying the school has grown immensely since its inception and is well placed to continue on with a new director.
Delta Tau Delta reinstalled at GW
The GW chapter of Delta Tau Delta fraternity celebrated its reinstallation Saturday evening, after functioning as a colony on campus since November 2008.
Park behind Guthridge Hall set to open this spring
Construction on a pathway and park near Guthridge Hall has been delayed by permit issues, but completion of the green space is expected later this semester.
Public invited to comment on plans to restore National Mall
The National Park Service is moving forward on plans to revamp the National Mall after an attempt to restore America's front yard failed in last year's stimulus package.
Philosophy professor wins fellowship
Chair of the philosophy department David DeGrazia won a $50,400 fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities last month for his work examining ethical issues connected with human reproduction and genetics through moral philosophy.
Bill to combat sidewalk smoking moves forward
A D.C. Council bill that would allow D.C. business owners to ban smoking on the sidewalks outside their establishments moved forward with initial approval from the council earlier this month.
The winter blues and flus
This time of year, many students are getting just that - a cold - or more.
Sex Column: A reformed condom abuser
In the spirit of the new year, I have a confession and a resolution to make. It's time to come clean and be clean.
Three ways for grilled cheese
Bread and cheese can go a long way in a college student's diet - two simple ingredients, three flavorful meals.
Abiona finds new roles while sidelined
Her team took 63 shots on Saturday, missing 46 on its way to a 10-point loss, and all Ivy Abiona could do was write it down.
Women’s basketball stays positive amid skid
The GW women's basketball team hosted the defending Atlantic 10 champions at the Smith Center Saturday, and though the Colonials never led and walked away with their fourth straight loss and 12th in 13 games, head coach Mike Bozeman did not seem overly disappointed with his team's play.
Gymnastics takes third in opener
The GW gymnastics team opened its season at home Sunday, finishing third place in the six-team Lindsey Ferris/GW Invitational at the Smith Center.
Staff Editorial: Helping Haiti
In the wake of natural disaster, the GW community has always been willing to respond. The Caribbean Student Association in particular deserves credit for organizing a response to the earthquake.
Mike Garber: Obama’s work shows that students’ campaign efforts were rewarded
The GW College Democrats put a lot of effort into electing President Barack Obama, and our work has paid off.
Rob Noel: Marred by the wrong kind of change, Obama’s first year has disappointed students
A year after his election, we can peel back the charming words of "campaign Obama" and observe the disappointing results of President Obama - results for which our generation must pay.
Matt Ingoglia: Living up to our core beliefs
In 2010, gender-neutral housing is ordinary and overdue.
Grad students may soon be able to work in Tanzanian clinics
Master's degree candidates in the College of Professional Studies' paralegal studies program may have the opportunity to work in clinics in Tanzania next year.
Six honored at MLK Awards
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for peace, diversity, integrity and service, and at the MLK Awards on Thursday, the Multicultural Student Services Center honored six members of the community who exemplified those traits.
Local homeless shelter to begin offering new services
Miriam's Kitchen, a local shelter serving the area's homeless, has added a new dinner service to its popular breakfast hours starting Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Court reaffirms D.C. gay marriage decision
A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday against a recent proposal to call for a referendum on same-sex marriages, representing yet another legislative victory in the campaign for gay rights in the District.
