Diane Sawyer to appear on upcoming Kalb Report
ABC World News anchor Diane Sawyer will appear as a guest on the next Kalb Report March 22.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tim Pawlenty: If I run, it will be for the presidency
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty added credence to rumors that he will make a bid for the White House in 2012, while attempting to craft a presidential image discussing GOP hot topics.
D.C. to enforce recycling laws
District officials will start enforcing new recycling laws, which require all D.C. residents, apartment buildings and companies to recycle their trash.
Dodd attends law conference
Former Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., offered insight into the development of his signature financial reform bill Friday at the Jack Morton Auditorium.
Staff Editorial: Help for those who lose Pell Grant funds
When students rely on financial aid - both University aid and government funding - to help pay for their college educations, even the smallest drop in assistance can have a huge impact.
Doug Cohen: Creating a new campus hub
Despite its best efforts, the school is still missing a nucleus where students can gather - other than the library or J Street.
Phillip Ensler: Make service part of the curriculum
It is clear that GW can go one step further in how the University engages in community service.
Letter to the Editor
John Dages responds to The Hatchet's Jan. 11 article entitled "Counseling Center changes policy."
Special Olympians take to the court
Student athletes paired up with more than 100 Special Olympians from the D.C. area Saturday at the Smith Center, seeking to make a difference in the lives of special needs students in the community.
New Greek life director to focus on alcohol, hazing education
Christina Witkowicki began her job as the head of Greek life amid a hailstorm of allegations against five Greek-life chapters that have so far resulted in hazing charges.
District cuts funds to Medical Center
Funding for a contract between the GW Medical Center and the city was cut for this fiscal year, as former Mayor Adrian Fenty sought to close D.C.'s $188 million budget deficit.
Crimson snaps GW winning streak at five
With its undefeated Atlantic 10 record still intact after the loss to Harvard, the Colonials' spot atop the early conference standings remains unchanged.
GW launches Iraqi museum program
The University's Museum Studies Program is creating a residency program for museum workers in Iraq to train students to better preserve Iraqi artifacts and attract people.
Bozeman not pleased with effort in GW loss
Sophomore guard Danni Jackson's injury was a costly for GW, but head coach Mike Bozeman was focused on other issues after his team's 72-48 loss Saturday.
Gymnastics places second in opener
GW gymnastics opened up its 2011 season at home Sunday, starting strong with a second-place finish overall in the first of four home meets for the Colonials this season.
Business school adds two vice deans
Students in the GW School of Business can look forward to more co-curricular activities, greater flexibility in courses and a stronger, more research-focused faculty.
Metro looks to replace SmarTrip
Metro is searching for vendors to develop a new, chip-enabled fare system, but a University spokeswoman said there is no prospect for a GWorld-compatible card.
Panelists ponder political future
Prominent figures in today's media, business and politics convened in Lisner Auditorium Thursday night to discuss the future of American politics for a live broadcast of PBS' "The Tavis Smiley Show."
Access to medical marijuana delayed
D.C. residents seeking medical marijuana are unable to obtain a prescription in the city, despite the legalization of the drug last summer.
Color heals wounds and restores hope
An exhibit featuring whimsical doll vignettes and vibrant folk paintings tell the story of hope and tragedy in the lives of Magda Watts and Malcah Zeldis.
Volunteers bring MLK's words to life
Armed with paintbrushes and cleaning supplies, students took to the halls of five low-income schools Monday to serve in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
University charges three chapters with hazing
Three Greek-life chapters were formally charged with counts of hazing, providing alcohol to minors and underage consumption of alcohol, a University official confirmed Sunday night.
Plaintiff files appeal in rape case
A former Howard University student is appealing a court decision that protects the District from a negligence lawsuit, stemming from a 2007 case.
Slice of Life: Refusing to resolve
If there's one thing that's never novel about the new year, it's those pesky "self-help" : resolutions that poison the minds of those celebrating such a joyous holiday. These senseless hopes and dreams seem to appear for about 10 days each January before dying off until the next year rolls around.
Making Shakespeare salacious
As the cast of this weekend's production of "The Comedy of Errors" poured months into perfecting the complex language of a William Shakespeare play, one note from its student-director stood out.
Pell Grant Program may face funding cut
Funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program is facing a potential $5.7 billion funding cut, a move that experts say may force millions of students to turn to private lenders to fund their undergraduate educations.
