Candidates make final push for votes
Voting for this year's student elections kicked off Wednesday, with candidates for office lining H Street and handing out palm cards, and some voters reporting issues with casting their ballots.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
ROTC students petition for credits
GW students in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps are lobbying the University to receive three credits for their ROTC classes, but the University is still determining if the coursework merits the credit increase.
Dean touts power of younger generations
Former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean declared the college-age generation will be able to break the gridlock of partisanship in Washington at an event hosted by the College Democrats in the Marvin Center Wednesday night.
Men’s basketball bounces La Salle
On the back of Smith's career-high 21 points, junior Joseph Katuka's personal-best 14 rebounds, and freshman Lasan Kromah's third straight 20-point game, the Colonials withstood a second-half resurgence from the visiting Explorers to keep their ninth-place spot with an 81-72 win.
Long-serving economics professor dies
Former economics professor Robert Dunn died last Thursday evening of an apparent heart attack, chair of the department Robert Phillips said Tuesday.
Cheney treated at GW Hospital after heart attack
Former Vice President Dick Cheney was released Wednesday from GW Hospital after suffering a mild heart attack, according to a statement from Cheney's office.
Knapp visits Olympics, travels to build alumni network
University President Steven Knapp traveled to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics the weekend of Feb. 19, one of many trips Knapp has taken to try to build a GW network in cities around the world.
SMHS spends $1 million on upgrades
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences spent $1 million lifting the academic probation placed on it last year by its accrediting body, a medical school administrator said last week.
GW, area colleges plan ‘Haiti Day’
Senior administrators are reaching out to universities across the District and in Virginia to launch a "Haiti Day" to promote long-term aid in Haiti, after an earthquake devastated the country last month.
Endorsement for SA President: Jason Lifton
After assessing the strengths of both candidates, The Hatchet's editorial board endorses Jason Lifton for the position of Student Association president.
Endorsement for Executive Vice President: Logan Dobson
Over all other EVP candidates, Logan Dobson has the necessary parliamentary expertise and drive for advocacy that will maximize his effectiveness in the role.
For Program Board chair: Wes Callahan
We suspect that even if this were a contested race, there would be few candidates who could match Wes Callahan's qualifications for Program Board chair.
Yogin Kothari: A two-way street
This past weekend, I traveled down to Richmond, Va. with 16 members of the Colonial Army to support the George Washington men's basketball team.
GW celebrates George Washington’s 278th birthday
In celebration of the University's namesake's 278th birthday, students gathered in the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom to enjoy makeshift s'mores and cherry cobbler, while a projection screen played video of a bonfire and a fife and drum corps set the mood.
Journalist given lifetime honors
When Dorothy Gilliam started out as a journalist, her colleagues would ignore her on the street, cabs wouldn't pick her up and restaurants would often refuse her service.
High society scandal
"In the end," senior Anya Firestone announces as the Marquise de Merteuil, clothed in an intricate red-and-gold dress that ends well above her knees and draped across a plush chaise longue, "I distilled everything to one wonderfully simple principle: win or die."
John Mayer gets back on track
John Mayer's controversial interview with Playboy earlier this month did not prevent him from performing to a nearly sold-out Verizon Center Saturday night, impressing the crowd with his velvety vocals and expert guitar playing.
District Mixtape: East Coast Caravan
GW jam band East Coast Caravan has a wide variety of musical influences, as evidenced by these 10 songs. Be sure to check out their April 9 show at The Red and The Black, or listen to their new EP, "Plantin' The Seed."
QuickTakes: Hatchet Arts looks at two debut releases
"Gorilla Manor" Local Natives Unlike many bands these days with sounds that seem to focus on a lead singer or front man, L.A. quintet Local Natives works as a collaborative group. On the Natives' debut album, "Gorilla Manor," the band bases its sound around carefully arranged vocal harmonies.
Workers protest wages at Square 54
"Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Low wages have got to go! Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Abuse has got to go!" These were the chants of two dozen people gathered across from the Square 54 construction site last Wednesday.
D.C. board rules for FoBoGro
Ending months of contentious debate, the District's Board of Zoning Adjustment upheld the certificate of occupancy for the new Foggy Bottom Grocery Tuesday.
Women’s basketball rally falls short
A late 14-2 run, closing Saint Louis' 15-point lead to three with 29 seconds left in the game, was not enough for GW to overcome the Billikens.
Women’s lacrosse earns dramatic first win
With no scoring in the final minute or for most of overtime, and it wasn't until there were five seconds left in the extra period that sophomore Hilary scored the game-winner, handing the Colonials their first win of their young season, beating American 12-11.
Sports in Brief: Alumna wins bronze
Former GW softball player and current Olympian Elana Meyers won a bronze medal Wednesday night in the women's two-person bobsled, the first bobsledding medal for the United States in the games so far.
Dupont Circle
One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Washington D.C., Dupont Circle has a multifaceted culture offering something for everyone.
U Street
Just a few decades ago U Street was associated with urban decay, but in recent years has managed to become a culturally diverse and economically booming area.
Georgetown
Known for its excellent shopping and restaurants as well as its rich sense of history, Georgetown is just one mile west of GW's Foggy Bottom campus.
Chinatown
Downtown Washington is the venerable heart of the city, both in terms of its location and in what it has to offer residents.
Leasing an apartment: what you need to know
While leaving GW housing may seem like a dream for some, students should take precise steps to ensure that the move does not turn into a nightmare.
Five deals close to campus
The Hatchet compared the prices of Foggy Bottom-area apartments to find the best deals for convenient off-campus living.
Minn. congressman says GOP must bring new ideas to table
The Republican Party needs to bring a fresh perspective to issues like the economy and health care, Rep. Erik Paulsen told a group of College Republicans Tuesday night.
New law aims to protect college-aged credit card customers
New credit card rules went to effect Monday that include both protections and restrictions for college-aged Americans.
College of Professional Studies launches new programs
The College of Professional Studies will launch a bachelor's degree completion program in fall 2010 for working professionals and adult learners who aspire to work in biotechnology or information systems and technology.
Community remembers history behind George Washington sculpture
This past Monday may have been George Washington's 278th birthday, but it also marked the 150th anniversary of a different form of George - the dedication of the George Washington statue that stands in Washington Circle just north of GW Hospital.
Trustee encourages donations to SPHHS students
About a dozen second-year students in the School of Public Health and Health Services have left the program before completing their degree in recent years, citing financial reasons for their early departure. One member of University's Board of Trustees is trying to reverse that trend.
Community remembers history behind George Washington sculpture
This past Monday may have been George Washington's 287th birthday, but it also marked the 150th anniversary of a different form of George - the dedication of the George Washington statue that stands in Washington Circle just north of GW Hospital.
Court denies community appeal over Square 54
An appeal filed by a community group challenging Square 54 was denied this month, and another appeal on the methodology the University uses to count the number of students on campus is awaiting response from GW.
