Kalb talks presidents, press relationship
A panel of historians and journalists said that the president and the press have a volatile but necessary relationship.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Temperature changes trigger water main issues
Fluctuating temperatures in the District have been the likely cause of problems surrounding water mains across the city recently.
Judaic Studies department overhauls curriculum
The Judaic Studies Program is adding an array of interdisciplinary classes to its course offerings in hopes of boosting enrollment in the department.
SJT scholars reach out to D.C. high schoolers
Recipients of the four-year Trachtenberg scholarship are working with the University to boost applications to the selective full-ride scholarship program.
E Street drilling pushed to 8 a.m.
After receiving a barrage of student complaints, University officials and developers of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel agreed to start construction later in the morning.
MainStage prepares for DanceWorks
Six student choreographers and an internationally acclaimed guest artist will present seven unique performances Thursday through Saturday as part of DanceWorks.
J Street sees unexpected rain
J Street was transformed last Thursday when 70 students opened umbrellas and ordered lunch. The mystery was an effort by students in the class Understanding the Theatre.
Evan Schwartz: Colleges should pay athletes
College basketball is a huge moneymaker for Division I schools, and a school like GW could more than afford to pay its hoopsters a salary.
Andrew Clark: Three cheers for austerity
Seeing the Republican Party seriously considering a ban on earmarks in Congress is a sign that America may finally be ready to attack our fiscal crisis.
Letter to the Editor
Junior Josh Benjamin contests the Get Gelman Going effort, saying the library suits students' needs.
American University adds SmarTrip to bookstore
American University administrators and Metro officials recently reached an agreement allowing AU to sell and replenish SmarTrip cards in their bookstore.
Knapp creates service fellowship
GW President Steven Knapp endowed a $10,000 fund to provide support to students hoping to perform large-scale community service.
University sees growth in Early Decision I applications
The University saw an 18.5 percent increase in Early Decision I applicants this year, the second year in a row GW has seen double-digit early decision applicant growth.
Area stores see Four Loko sales spike
Two Foggy Bottom-area liquor stores have seen an increase in Four Loko sales, after an FDA ban on alcoholic energy drinks Wednesday.
Students warned of drilling noise
The University sent warnings to students of impending drilling on the H Street parking garage, after fielding student complaints over construction noises on E Street this month.
Pro-life group seeks different perspective
Jimmy LaSilvia, executive director of the conservative gay organization GOProud, spoke about an issue he admitted he will never have to deal with: abortion.
Colonials adjusting to life without Kromah
Lasan Kromah, the Colonials' breakout freshman last season and 2010 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team member will be benched for the rest of the season due to injury.
Sports In Brief
Men's basketball head coach Karl Hobbs earned his 150th career win as a head coach Wednesday night, upcoming games for the week, and the Number Crunch.
Colonials bounce back with Marist win
Coming off of his team's loss Tuesday night to Boston University in the NIT Season Tip-Off, men's basketball head coach Karl Hobbs seemed relieved after GW's 79-59 win over Marist.
Bed bugs found in five residence halls
Bed bug infestations have been reported in five residence halls this semester, University spokesperson Michelle Sherrard confirmed.
Venues raise prices to offset GWorld commission
Owners of some on-campus restaurants say they inflate prices to compensate for the commission the University charges GWorld vendors.
Former grad student sues GW for fraud
A former graduate student is suing the University for fraud and requesting nearly $2 million in damages, after she was notified by University officials that she was ineligible to graduate.
