City grinds to halt after historic snowfall
Two major snowstorms in less than a week paralyzed the D.C. region, forcing nearly every university, school and federal agency to grind to a debilitating halt for an unprecedented four consecutive days.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Snow traps professors at home
As she heard reports of record-breaking snowfall in D.C. last weekend, professor Patricia Phalen realized she wasn't going to make it from Los Angeles to Foggy Bottom any time soon.
GW claims victory in collegiate snowball fight
A long-time rivalry was settled in the snow Wednesday evening when more than 200 GW students put on their winter gear and claimed victory against Georgetown in what participants are calling an "epic" snowball fight.
University exceeds snow removal budget
Snow is cold, crisp and, most of all, costly to clean up.
Delays complicate SA campaign schedule
The race for the top spots in the Student Association is picking up, but this week's snowstorms could shorten the official campaigning period.
Campus construction sites disrupted by heavy snow
This week's record snowfall has not only wreaked havoc on the streets, causing cancellation of classes and transportation issues, but it has also created complications for construction projects around campus. Jake Stroman, a senior project manager for Boston Properties, said in an e-mail Tuesday that Square 54 construction has been affected by the recent snowfall.
Facilities crews work round the clock
Current District residents may call the two back-to-back storms that hit this week "Snowmageddon," but Hector Montout has endured worse in his 28 years in D.C.
Weather challenges local businesses
Local businesses have had to deal with fluctuating crowds, stranded employees and snowy storefronts over the last week, since the two winter storms began last Friday.
D.C. colleges enjoy multiple days off
After four days of canceled classes for universities across the District, other D.C. college students shared in both the excitement and hassles that came with two large snowfalls in less than a week. Georgetown, American, Catholic and Howard universities canceled classes all four days and reduced operations since the first snowstorm began last Friday.
Vern Express struggles to maintain regular schedule
Unrelenting snowfall and icy roads forced the Vern Express to compromise its schedule this week, leaving some Mount Vernon residents feeling frustrated and isolated.
From South Africa, an artistic exchange
A dozen South African students performed original songs, poems and dances at Betts Theatre Friday, during an annual show and cultural exchange sponsored by the University.
QuickTakes: Hot Chip and Lil Wayne
Hatchet Arts looks at Hot Chip and the newest from Lil Wayne.
Softball alumna will race in Olympics
This week's blizzard aside, Foggy Bottom does not normally look like a place that produces winter athletes. There are no mountains or ice rinks, and snowstorms - although plentiful now - are generally few and far between.
University announces plan for make-up days
University officials announced plans to use the two reading days and a Saturday at the end of the semester to make up for classes missed due to the 54.9 inches of snow dumped on the District during the last week.
Sadie Hawkins, all the time
Has girls' night out turned into every night out? With GW's male-to-female breakdown at 43 percent male and 57 percent female, it seems like all the cute, straight and available men are nowhere to be found.
Sex Column: Give like you receive
Valentine's Day is all about giving and receiving, right?
The music of love (good and bad)
Whether you're popping champagne with your love or drowning your sorrows with something stronger, we've got a playlist to suit your mood.
Food Column: Valentine’s night in
Impress your significant other with a home-cooked meal that leaves you with extra cash to spend on better things than an extravagant restaurant bill.
Staff Editorial: A fleeting moment
It is now more than ever essential for students to enjoy the last days of winter weather responsibly.
Phillip D. Ensler: When Crime Alerts hurt more than help
Ambiguous, generic descriptions often found in GW's crime alerts do not sufficiently contribute to preventing crime on campus and have the damaging effect of perpetuating an unfavorable view of black men.
Madeline Twomey: Banning laptops hurts the environment
Despite good intentions, I see the decision to force students to forgo their computers and embrace their printers as a failed answer to the question of the distracting nature of laptops in classrooms.
Women’s basketball game postponed indefinitely
The GW women's basketball home game against Richmond that was originally scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed indefinitely, the GW Department of Athletics announced.
McCain, Murdoch appearances among canceled events
While blizzard conditions had students across campus relishing canceled classes and snowball fights, the winter weather proved to be a nuisance for student organizations and event planners, causing several events across campus to be postponed.
Board of Trustees meeting will occur Friday
The Board of Trustees meeting planned for Friday will take place as scheduled, with trustees who are unable to attend in person calling in to the teleconference, University officials and Board members said.
Fraternities take slightly more men than last spring
About 11 percent more students than last year accepted bids during fraternity spring rush this year, IFC President Bill Hulse said Friday.
Snow keeps students from taking LSATs
Blizzard conditions across the region closed 70 law school admission test centers and threw kinks in some students' plans to take the LSAT last Saturday.
District surpasses snow budget
District officials were left scrambling to clear roads and sidewalks amid budget overruns, after a record setting snowfall dumped around 40 inches on the city.
University “Warm Zones” draw many to Hippodrome
The Student Activities Center provided students with a potential cure for their cabin fever throughout the week with University activities in designated "Warm Zones."
